Top 100 red wines of Lirac
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Lirac of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Lirac and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Lirac
Rhône cru on the right bank facing Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Gard): Grenache Noir signature as king red (>=40%) with Syrah and Mourvèdre — deep robe with notes of red and black fruits, garrigue, spices evolving to leather, liquorice, truffle and cocoa. Signature fresh rosés on red fruits and flowers. Mineral racy whites of Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne (white fruits, flowers). Only historical Rhône appellation in all 3 colours.
AOC (1947), galets roulés and sands.
Discover the grape variety: Clairette
Vibrant and fresh rosés and clairets with a pale robe and tender mouth, featuring aromas of white flowers, citrus, fennel and delicate anise notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. A pink-skinned mutation of clairette blanche, occasionally blended into Provençal and Languedoc rosés. Clairette blanche signs Clairette de Die, Clairette du Languedoc AOC and enters Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites. Native southern French grape.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Lirac
red wines from the region of Lirac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of wild boar stew in burgundy style, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or rabbit with beer and mustard.
