Domaine LafondLirac Roc-Epine
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Carignan, the Mourvèdre, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Lirac Roc-Epine from the Domaine Lafond
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lirac Roc-Epine of Domaine Lafond in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Lirac Roc-Epine of Domaine Lafond in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Lirac Roc-Epine
Pairings that work perfectly with Lirac Roc-Epine
Original food and wine pairings with Lirac Roc-Epine
The Lirac Roc-Epine of Domaine Lafond matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), doner kebab or duck parmentier with ceps.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Lafond's Lirac Roc-Epine.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lirac Roc-Epine from Domaine Lafond are 2020, 2019, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Informations about the Domaine Lafond
The Domaine Lafond is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Lirac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Cinsault
Cinsault is a southern black grape variety that can be found in the blends of most Mediterranean appellations, but most often as an accessory grape variety. It is undoubtedly most present in certain rosé wines (in Corbières, Côtes-de-Provence, etc.): it gives these wines highly appreciated aromas of strawberry, peach and raspberry. In vin de pays (IGP), it is often vinified on its own, usually as a rosé.
