Domaine la Rocaliere, Lirac Rouge "Le Classique", Rhone Valley, France 2020
{biodynamic} 34% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 33% Mourvedre
BLACK RASPBERRY & CASSIS. LAVENDER, VIOLETS, & CEDAR
The vineyards of Lirac have long been in the shadows of more famous neighbors, Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel. Lirac has never been one of the Southern Rhone’s most visible stars, but that doesn’t stop it from producing wines that rival (and often, in terms of value, outshine) those of its more famous surroundings. This offering bursts onto the scene with bold, blackish-purple fruit, exotic perfume, and sumptuously toasted oak.
Serving Suggestion: Roast duck w/ cranberry-balsamic sauce & rosemary. Savory black bean & sweet potato enchilada w/ tempeh & chipotle.