The best wines of Lirac
Discover the best wines of Lirac of Rhone Valley as well as the best winemakers of Lirac and estates of Lirac to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Lirac and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Lirac by region
Looking for a good wine of Lirac of Rhone Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Lirac. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Lirac with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Lirac
See the top 100 best red wines of LiracWant to buy a red wine of Lirac cheap or sell a red wine of Lirac at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 roast beef in a crust, lamb marinated in white wine or duck stew.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Lirac
On the nose the red wine of the region of Lirac. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of ripe blackberries, baking spice or tar. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Lirac. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Lirac
- 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
- 1999With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2000With an average score of 4.17/5
- 2001With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2004With an average score of 4.09/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.99/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Lirac
- Grenache
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Mourvedre
- Grenache Blanc
- Cinsault
- Clairette
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Lirac
A wine route planned in the region of Lirac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Lirac.
- Château de Bouchassy Lirac
- Winery Richesse des Lauzeraies Lirac
- Winery Roc-Amande Lirac
- Domaine De La Claretiere Lirac
- Domaine Coudoulis Lirac with Patrick Hilaire as winemaker
- Winery d'Arbousset Lirac
- Domaine De La Barotte Lirac
- Domaine Lafargue Lirac
Discovering the wine region of Lirac
The wine region of Lirac is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rocca Maura or the Domaine L'Anglore - Eric Pfifferling produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lirac are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lirac often reveals types of flavors of cream, chalk or apricot and sometimes also flavors of peach, tropical or grapefruit.
In the mouth of Lirac is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 144 estates and châteaux in the of Lirac, producing 321 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Lirac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Great white wines of Lirac
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Lirac
White wines from the region of Lirac go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of andouillette with mustard sauce, spinach, smoked salmon and ricotta lasagne or celery, apple and comté salad for kids.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Lirac
On the nose the white wine of the region of Lirac. often reveals types of flavors of cream, licorice or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, nectarine or acacia. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Lirac. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Lirac
- 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.93/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.86/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.85/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.84/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Lirac
- Grenache Blanc
- Clairette
- Roussanne
- Viognier
- Bourboulenc
- Picpoul Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Lirac
A wine route planned in the region of Lirac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Lirac.
- Château de Ségriés Lirac
- Winery Le Plateau des Chênes Lirac
- Domaine Coudoulis Lirac with Patrick Hilaire as winemaker
- Château de Bouchassy Lirac
- Domaine des Maravilhas Lirac
- Domaine Lafargue Lirac
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Great pink wines of Lirac
See the top 100 best pink wines of LiracWant to buy a pink wine of Lirac cheap or sell a pink wine of Lirac at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Lirac
Pink wines from the region of Lirac go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms, sea bream with white wine or curried mouclade à la charentaise.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Lirac
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Lirac. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Lirac. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in pink wine of Lirac
- 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.57/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.12/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.00/5
- 2010With an average score of 2.90/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Lirac
- Grenache
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Mourvedre
- Cinsault
- Grenache Blanc
- Clairette
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Lirac
A wine route planned in the region of Lirac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Lirac.
- Château de Ségriés Lirac
- Château de Bouchassy Lirac
- Domaine des Maravilhas Lirac
- Domaine Lafargue Lirac
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Great sweet wines of Lirac
See the top 100 best sweet wines of LiracWant to buy a sweet wine of Lirac cheap or sell a sweet wine of Lirac at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Lirac
Sweet wines from the region of Lirac go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Lirac
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Lirac. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or red fruit.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Lirac
- 2014With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
The word of the wine: Harvesting and handling
In Champagne, a winegrower who makes his own vintages exclusively from grapes grown on his own property.
News from the vineyard of Lirac
Guigal acquires Tavel rosé estate Château d’Aqueria
Guigal has acquired Château d’Aqueria for an undisclosed fee in a deal that adds to a sense of fresh dynamism in the historic vineyards of Tavel, a rosé-only appellation that lies on the west bank of the Rhône river in southern France. Marcel Guigal, son of Guigal domaine founder Etienne, said, ‘Our family is delighted to join the Tavel appellation and to participate in the promotion of this great gastronomic rosé.’ Château d’Aqueria. Photo credit: Courtesy of E. Guigal. The purchase puts ...
Walls: Tavel and its unexpected revolution
When asked which is the most exciting appellation in the Rhône, there’s one that currently springs to mind before all others: Tavel. I have to be honest with you: I don’t buy much rosé. So, given that Tavel is, according to The Oxford Companion to Wine, ‘one of France’s few all-rosé appellations,’ my response might be unexpected. The Oxford Companion is technically correct, of course – the wines made here are paler than a typical red wine. But compared to other rosés, that’s where the comparison ...
Lirac & Tavel 2020: report and top-scoring wines
On the 25th March there was a frost in the Southern Rhône. ‘It’s normal to have frosts then – it’s practically still winter,’ says Rodolphe des Pins of Château de Montfaucon. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Lirac & Tavel 2020 wines {"content":"PHA+QnV0IHdoZW4gdGhlIHZpbmVzIGhhdmUgd29rZW4gZWFybHksIGFzIHRoZXkgZGlkIGluIDIwMjAsIGl0IGNhbiBkZWNpbWF0ZSB0aGUgeW91bmcgYnVkcy48L3A+CjxwPjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9ImFkLWNvbnRhaW5lciBhZC1jb250YWluZXItLW1vYmlsZ ...
A wine route in the region of Lirac ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Roquemaure
- Sain-laurent-des-arbres
- Saint-victor-la-coste
- St-laurent des arbres