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Domaine du Clos de Sixte - Lirac 2018

Domaine du Clos de Sixte - Lirac 2018

Lirac|Red wine|Organic

91-93/100

Robert Parker

1*Étoile

Hachette

Syrah
Grenache
Mourvèdre

"A Lirac made for aging!"

“Another top-notch vintage for this estate, the 2018 Lirac from Clos de Sixte promises to rival the 2016. It is a blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre, aged 70% in concrete tanks and 30% in oak barrels. Floral notes dominate the nose, while flavors of raspberries and apricots emerge on the full-bodied palate. It is creamy and supple on the attack, with pronounced tannins on the long finish.” (Wine Advocate 2019)

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Estate

Alain Jaume - Grand Veneur

Vintage

Clos de Sixte

Vintage

2018

Designation

Lirac

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre

Regions

Hillsides and plateaus, sandy-clay soils covered with rounded pebbles

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming and crushing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks, 18-day fermentation with punch-downs

Livestock Farming

14 months in concrete tanks (70%) and oak barrels (30%)

Alcohol content

15%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep purple-red color

Nose

Aromas of candied red and black fruits (kirsch, wild blackberry)

Palate

Full-bodied, smooth, and spicy, with a harmonious and elegant tannic structure; the finish features subtle notes of licorice and vanilla, with good length and great complexity

Serve

Decant at 17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2026

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with all types of meat and mild- to medium-flavored cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

A leading figure in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Tavel, Alain Jaume runs a family-owned business focused on high-quality wine trading as well as their own exceptional vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Côtes du Rhône. Their greatest source of pride is the “Grand-Veneur,” a classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Clos de Sixte, the family estate located in Tavel, offers a fine representation of the appellation, while in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the old-vine cuvée ranks among the appellation’s finest wines. The estate’s future is brilliantly secured by Alain Jaume’s children.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2021) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre that captures the beautiful ripeness of the grapes so cherished by the producer: opulent aromas of sun-kissed red fruits tinged with gentle spices from subtle aging, a round and smooth palate, and a crisp finish that adds a welcome touch of freshness.

About the estate:

Originally from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Alain Jaume and his sons, Sébastien and Christophe, carry on a winemaking tradition that dates back to 1826. They manage a 155-hectare vineyard using organic methods, 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 trading business. A sure bet.
Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

4-Star Rated Estate (Very High-Quality Production)

About the estate:

In the Jaume family, they have been winemakers “…ever since Mathieu Jaume decided to plant vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 1826.” Odile and Alain Jaume and their sons, Christophe and Sébastien, now manage a 70-hectare vineyard (Domaine Grand Veneur, Clos de Sixte) that also produces wines under the Lirac and Côtes du Rhône appellations. As expected, Grenache Noir and Syrah dominate the vineyard’s grape varieties. The estate began the transition to organic farming in 2009.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 91–93/100 (Excellent Wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Another top-notch vintage for this estate, the 2018 Lirac from Clos de Sixte promises to rival the 2016. It is a blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre, aged 70% in concrete tanks and 30% in barrels. Floral notes dominate the nose, while flavors of raspberries and apricots emerge on the full-bodied palate. It is creamy and supple on the attack, with pronounced tannins on the long finish.

About the estate:

 
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

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