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.
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.
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
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 spaghetti squash bolognese style, rack of lamb in a salt crust or baked duck legs with potatoes.
