Another first-rate vintage for this estate, the 2018 Lirac from Clos de Sixte promises to rival the 2016. It is composed of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre, aged in concrete (70%) and barrels (30%). Floral notes mark the nose, while flavors of raspberries and apricots appear on the full palate. It is creamy and supple on the attack, with tannins that are very present on the long finish." (Wine Advocate 2019)
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Eye
Deep purple red color
Nose
Aromas of candied red and black fruits (kirsch, wild blackberry)
Mouth
Ample, smooth, and spicy, with a harmonious and elegant tannic structure, a finish with slight notes of licorice and vanilla, good length, and great complexity.
Serve
Decant at 17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with all types of meat and mild to medium-strength cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
A key figure in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel, Alain Jaume runs a high-quality wine business with his family, as well as owning some beautiful vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône. Their main source of pride is the Grand-Venu wine, a classic Châteauneuf. The Clos de Sixte, the family estate located in Tavel, offers a beautiful example of the cru, while in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the cuvée from old vines is one of the finest wines in the appellation. The future of the estate is brilliantly assured by Alain Jaume's children.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre that reflects the beautiful ripeness of the grapes so dear to the producer: opulent aromas of sun-kissed red fruits tinged with sweet spices from discreet aging, a round and smooth palate, and a taut finish that brings a welcome touch of freshness.
About the estate:
Originally from Castelpapale, Alain Jaume and his sons, Sébastien and Christophe, continue a winemaking tradition that dates back to 1826. They organically cultivate 155 hectares of vineyards spread across four estates: Grand Veneur in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos de Sixte in Lirac, Ch. Mazane in Vacqueyras, and Dom. la Grangette Saint-Joseph in the Côtes-du-Rhône AOC, all complemented by a wine merchant business. A sure bet.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
4-star rated estate (Very high quality production)
About the estate:
The Jaume family has been involved in winemaking "since Mathieu Jaume decided to cultivate vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 1826." Odile and Alain Jaume and their sons, Christophe and Sébastien, now run a 70-hectare vineyard (Domaine Grand Veneur, Clos de Sixte), which also produces Lirac and Côtes du Rhône appellations. Grenache Noir and Syrah are naturally the dominant grape varieties. The estate began its transition to organic farming in 2009.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2019 guide) 91-93/100 (Excellent Wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Another first-rate vintage for this estate, the 2018 Lirac from Clos de Sixte promises to rival the 2016. It is composed of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre, aged in concrete (70%) and barrels (30%). Floral notes mark the nose, while flavors of raspberries and apricots appear on the full palate. It is creamy and supple on the attack, with tannins that are very present on the long finish.
About the estate:
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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