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The LIRAC vineyards face Châteauneuf du Pape, on the other side of the Rhône. As shown in the photo opposite, and according to geologist Georges Truc, the geology is comparable to that of Châteauneuf du Pape soils. The soil consists of quartz terraces (rolled pebbles) and mixed red clay. Alluvial in origin and transported from the Alps several million years ago, these pebbles make up a valuable terrace for the production of great wines.This is a lesser-known appellation with major geological assets. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Harvest sorted, destemmed and crushed. Vatting for 18 days with punching of the cap. Aged 14 months in concrete vats (70%) and French oak barrels (30%).
Tasting notes
Appearance
The color is crimson with garnet highlights.
Aroma
On the nose, candied red and black fruit aromas (kirsch, blackcurrant, blackberry) dominate. After aeration, floral notes emerge, with pine resin and violets.
Wine Fruity | Spicy
Taste
Full-bodied, suave and spicy on the palate. Slightly licorice and pepper notes on the finish give this wine surprising length.
Wine Fruité | Long
Product details
Keeps
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Peak
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Service
17°C
Grape varieties Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Terroir Il s’agit de terrasses de quartz (galets roulés) et d’argile rouge mêlée.
Culture type
Organic
Alcohol
15%
Content
75cl
Decanting
60 min.
Food and wine pairings
Starters
Charcuterie.
Meat
Magret de canard aux fruits rouges.
Vegetables
Ecrasé de pommes de terre muscadé.
Cheeses
Plateau de fromages.
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• 9 reviews • Registered since 2018 • Reviewed on the 2015 vintage of this wine on 01/10/2018
A beautiful, dense and expressive elixir
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3.5
Great value for money. The balance between red fruit aromas and acidity is remarkable. What's more, it goes perfectly with a small cheese platter.
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3.5
A very expressive nose of blackcurrant and spices. Powerful on the palate. A fine accompaniment to a cheese platter.
Alain Jaume
Alain Jaume is a domain from the region Vallée du Rhône in France, that produces 20 wines available to purchase, including the wine Domaine du Clos de Sixte 2020.
Appellation
Lirac
The appellation Lirac is part of the region of Vallée du Rhône from France which include Alain Jaume and its 20 cuvées. Spread over The Rhone Valley and its rich, complex terroirs. The region is divided into two distinct subregions: Northern Rhone (known as Rhône Septentrional) and Southern Rhone (Rhône Méridional). In the former we find strong wines in beautiful colours with warm, spicy notes, produced by vineyards that stretch 4,700 ha along the Rhone. The latter, with an area of 71,000 ha, is much more important, and this is evident of course in its annual production of red, rosé and white wines quite unlike those of the Northern Rhone., this region is 3 million hectolitres per year of red wines, rosés, dry and sparkling white wines, and natural sweet wine..
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