Winemaker Notes
The 2018 Ogier Lirac "Lou Caminé" Rouge is a deep cherry red color. The nose is a bouquet of ripe red fruits with hints of leather and mild spices. Complex and mineral character. A full-bodied palate with fresh aromas - very elegant, silky and attractive tannins with a long finish on vanilla notes.
Pair this wine with game, red meat, casseroles, or any of your favorite full-flavored dishes.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
A desirable, creamy red, with generous black fruit appearing on both the nose and palate alongside a hint of cardamom and a concen- trated perfume of candied violets. Silky, juicy, and meaty, with a lick of dusted-cocoa tannins.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
One of the firm's more consistent offerings, the 2018 Lirac Lou Camine is a medium to full-bodied wine with a lush, creamy mouthfeel and a peppery finish that successfully accents the red-fruit flavors of cherries and raspberries.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
A larger region between Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel, Lirac red wines resemble some of the best Cotes du Rhone Villages wines, while it’s rosés are akin to those of Tavel. The region’s quality whites, based on Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, are round and fruit-driven.