"A juicy nose of black fruits and spices. The profile is rich and sunny without being cooked or stewed. Wild berries and spices are present. The palate imposes a quality substance, quite voluminous, this opulent wine borders on imbalance. It's good, but massive." (Le Guide RVF 2025)
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Eye
Ruby-purple color
Nose
A lovely bouquet of dark fruits (cherry, blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant), melted licorice, and peppery garrigue.
Mouth
Powerful and generous, with noticeable but well-integrated tannins, beautiful fullness, richness, and a very long, fresh finish.
Serve
At 15°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with Southern cuisine, small game, charcuterie, roast venison, soft cheeses...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
A juicy nose of black fruits and spices. The profile is rich and sunny without being overcooked or stewed. Wild berries and spices are present. The palate imposes a quality substance, quite voluminous, this opulent wine borders on imbalance. It's good, but massive.
About the estate:
Despite its name, this estate is very fragmented and encompasses almost every type of soil found in the appellation. Produced using traditional methods, Châteauneuf-du-Pape red wines are often reserved in their youth. They are designed to reveal their full potential over time. For several vintages now, Thierry Sabon has brought finesse and refinement to the entire range, from the simple Côtes-du-Rhône to the grand cuvée of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We have been following the progress of this estate for many years. At ten years old, the wines express themselves with grace. At twenty years old, they reach a new milestone and reveal their true potential: we can then fully appreciate their aromas of truffle and undergrowth, as well as fruit that seems to have been infused by time. The white Châteauneuf-du-Pape is lively and distinguished. In good vintages, the estate offers the Cuvée du Papet, a dense and deep wine, made for aging and often reaching exceptional levels. All the wines show great aging potential.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 05/11/2025
In addition to its vinous character and depth, this Lirac is full-bodied, lively and rich in tannins, with ripe stone fruits and abundant spice notes of Sichuan pepper that bring a touch of freshness and temper the power dominated by the vintage. There are some menthol notes on the finish. Wild boar stew and charcoal-grilled duck are the perfect accompaniments for this cuvée with its strong personality, which will delight lovers of muscular and highly expressive southern wines. Rating = 3.9.
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Review and opinion by Mr. PHILIPPE B. Published on 01/05/2026
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE D. Published on 10/27/2025
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Review and opinion by Ms. MARIANNE R. Published on 10/02/2025
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