Domaine de Marcoux, Lirac - La Lorentine 2016
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Domaine de Marcoux - Lirac ‘ La Lorentine ’ 2016
Appellation: Lirac (right bank of the Rhône, Vaucluse) - AOC since 1945, terroirs of limestone, red clay, sand and pebbles
Vintage: 2016
Ownership: Family estate converted to organic farming (ECOCERT) in 2010, these 7-8 hectare plots are managed according to biodynamic principles, harvested by hand and vinified using indigenous yeasts
Tasting
Colour: Deep ruby red with purplish tints, dense and luminous
Nose: Generous aromas of ripe red and black fruit (candied plum, cherry, blueberry), with sweet spices, herbaceous notes (lavender, mint) and hints of cocoa
Palate: Full attack, rich tannic structure, balance between freshness and depth. Flavours of stewed fruit, ground coffee, fresh almonds and spices. Harmonious, long, structured finish
Scores & expert comments
- Jeb Dunnuck: 91 pts - fruity, medium-bodied, elegant and pleasing, with assertive structure
- La Revue du Vin de France: 92 pts - elegant, combining aromatic intensity and refinement
- Mes Vendanges / Robert Parker: 92/100 or 15.5/20 - precision and finesse in a biodynamic wine
Food & wine pairing
- Ideal with roast lamb, game, grilled meats or dishes in sauce
- An excellent accompaniment to Mediterranean cuisine: ratatouille, tajine, sun-dried vegetables, etc.
- Drink at room temperature (16-18°C) now, or cellar for another 4-10 years.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 14° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Vines | Grenache noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre |
| Storage advice | Cellaring up to 10 years. |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Domaine de Marcoux, 198 Chemin de la Gironde, 84100 Orange, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Domaine |
| Environmental certification | Organic products |
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