Château d'Aqueria - Lirac blanc 2023
92/100
James Suckling
16/20
Jancis Robinson
"The minerality typical of its limestone terroir blends with the aromatic expression of the grape varieties".
"Charming white from Lirac, textured and concentrated, next to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The nose reveals notes of spiced apples, quince rind, orange blossom, flowers and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, with lively acidity. Vertical, it has good tension on the palate and a vibrant finish. Positive bitterness persists." (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Bright yellow with golden highlights
Nose
Complex, peach and white flower aromas with a hint of exotic notes
Mouth
Clean, suave and delicate attack, lively and long, rich aromatic complexity, persistent finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with Caesar salad, scallop carpaccio, morel chicken, goat's cheese, monkfish à l'armoricaine...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
The estate has the distinction of being the only one to extend the Tavel and Lirac appellations, covering 65 hectares. Its pebbles surface and sandy-clay subsoil produce wines that are the vines suffer less from the heat than in other areas. areas. Tavel contains eight of the nine grape varieties permitted in the and is one of the prides of the Bez family, who manage this magnificent with discretion and wisdom this magnificent estate, which, with its reasonable prices is a model for the region. The wines here demonstrate tremendous ageing potential, and are becoming admirably complex, as regularly vertical tastings.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In 1919, Jean Olivier acquired the former estate of the Counts of Aqueria, commissioned by an 18th-century château and adorned with a French-style park. His son-in-law Paul de Bez completely restructured the vineyard: today, 64 ha in a single block, managed since 1984 by his grandsons Vincent and Bruno, now joined by Raphaël, the fourth generation. A sure bet for lirac and tavel.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Estate rated 3*Stars (very good production)
About the domain :
Château d'Aqueria dates back to the 16th century. In 1920, it was acquired by Jean Olivier, who gave it its letters of nobility. Today, Vincent and Bruno de Bez look after the land of their childhood - no less than 66 hectares. Apart from Tavel, a renowned gourmet rosé, the rest of the production in the Lirac appellation (both red and white) is often interesting.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16/20
About the wine:
A charming, fresh and welcoming nose with stone fruit, peach and a real sense of energy. A generous fruity core with a rich, opulent but still refreshing palate. Balanced, energetic and pleasant.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Charming white from Lirac, textured and concentrated, next to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The nose reveals notes of spiced apples, quince peel, orange blossom, flowers and sweet spices. Medium-bodied, with lively acidity. Vertical, it has good tension on the palate and a vibrant finish. Positive bitterness persists. Enjoy or keep.
Customer rating
5/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. YANNICK T. Published on 08/08/2025
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