Winery Guillaume GonnetLe Virtuose Lirac
Red wine
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 Le Virtuose Lirac from the Winery Guillaume Gonnet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Virtuose Lirac of Winery Guillaume Gonnet 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 Le Virtuose Lirac of Winery Guillaume Gonnet in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or strawberries.
Food and wine pairings with Le Virtuose Lirac
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Virtuose Lirac
Original food and wine pairings with Le Virtuose Lirac
The Le Virtuose Lirac of Winery Guillaume Gonnet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish (anglerfish) à la sétoise, moroccan lamb stew or rabbit with hunter's sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Guillaume Gonnet's Le Virtuose Lirac.
Discover the grape variety: Orion
Fresh, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate and preserved acidity, showing aromas of white flowers (acacia, elderflower), white fruits (apple, pear), citrus and herbal notes. A modern style to drink young. A disease-resistant interspecific variety, the engine of organic northern viticulture in Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands. German white hybrid created in 1964 at Geilweilerhof for sustainable viticulture.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Virtuose Lirac from Winery Guillaume Gonnet are 2016, 2018, 2017, 2012 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Guillaume Gonnet
The Winery Guillaume Gonnet 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: Castle
A term often used to designate wineries, even if they do not have a real castle.
