Xavier Vignon - Lirac - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

A blend of Grenache and Syrah, the 2020 Lirac Red offers enticing notes of spice, stone fruits, and blackberry. This sun-kissed Grenache infusion is generous yet balanced, with delicate tannins and an elegant fruit profile. In short, this wine offers structure, finesse, and a natural charm—all at an affordable price. What more could you ask for? Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee, it pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Fermentation at moderate temperature. Aged for 12 months in barrels for 30% of the harvest and in vats for the remainder.

Color:

Intense, dark carmine red.

Nose:

Warm aromas with an infusion of Grenache releasing spicy and stone fruit notes.

Palate:

In a dense, fruity style, with delicate tannins on a digestible, delicate whole.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Filet of venison with grand veneur sauce, duck breast and roasted chanterelle mushrooms, beef bourguignon.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029

​​Another stunning achievement by Xavier Vignon! An international expert and key advisor to some of the greatest successes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Xavier Vignon crafts his own cuvées with extraordinary precision. His 2020 Lirac, recognized by our Selection Committee, is a truly beautiful wine with immense potential.