Retour Xavier Vignon - Lirac - Red - 2020
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Lirac
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2020
GRAPE VARIETY: 80% Grenache & 20% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 15 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense, dark carmine red.
Nose Warm aromas with an infusion of Grenache releasing spicy and stone fruit notes.
Palate Displaying a dense and fruit-forward style, this wine features fine tannins balanced by a fresh, delicate structure.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Filet of venison with grand veneur sauce, duck breast and roasted chanterelle mushrooms, beef bourguignon.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Another masterstroke from Xavier Vignon! An international expert and key consultant behind some of the greatest successes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Xavier Vignon crafts his own cuvées with exceptional precision. For the 2020 vintage, he presents a stunning Lirac that has caught the attention of our Selection Committee.
Wine A blend of Grenache and Syrah, the 2020 Red Lirac reveals enticing aromas of spices, blackberries, and stone fruits. Its sun-ripened Grenache brings generous flavours without excess, balanced by delicate tannins and a refined structure. With impressive finesse and natural elegance, this wine delivers exceptional quality at an accessible price. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Fermentation at moderate temperature. Aged for 12 months in barrels for 30% of the harvest and in vats for the remainder.
AWARDS
AWARDS A wine rated 92/100 by our Committee!