Domaine du JoncierLe Gourmand 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 Gourmand Lirac from the Domaine du Joncier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Gourmand Lirac of Domaine du Joncier 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 Gourmand Lirac of Domaine du Joncier in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of black fruits, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Le Gourmand Lirac
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Gourmand Lirac
Original food and wine pairings with Le Gourmand Lirac
The Le Gourmand Lirac of Domaine du Joncier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with mustard, lamb shoulder confit with harissa or duck breast with peaches and spices.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Joncier's Le Gourmand Lirac.
Discover the grape variety: Riesling italien
We do not know exactly where this grape variety comes from. It can be found in Austria, Romania, northern Italy, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, etc. It is practically unknown in France. In Spain, Borba is said to be identical to the Italian Riesling.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Gourmand Lirac from Domaine du Joncier are 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Domaine du Joncier
The Domaine du Joncier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Lirac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Light (taste of)
Taste close to oxidation, characteristic of champagnes altered by prolonged exposure to light.
