"The Dubois family has once again reaped a shower of stars this year, including no fewer than two Favorites.' The first goes to this pure Grenache made from century-old vines harvested by hand, which offers an intense nose of red fruits, forest floor, and vanilla. But it was the palate that particularly impressed the jury: a palate that is at once complex, velvety, powerful, and rich, displaying intense flavors of spicy red fruits, lingering in a long, chocolatey finish and supported by velvety tannins of remarkable harmony . A Lirac with a capital L.” (Le Guide Hachette des vins 2019)
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Eye
A deep garnet color with black highlights
Nose
Complex and elegant, with powerful aromas of ripe—even candied—red and black fruits, and subtle notes of vanilla and chocolate
Palate
Concentrated and complex, with powerful notes of red berries, spicy notes (menthol, thyme), and garrigue. The body is structured by powerful, harmonious tannins. Let it age a little longer in the cellar.
Serve
Decant at 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2020
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game meats such as wild boar stew or a grilled cut of beef...
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2019 guide) Favorite Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Once again this year, the Dubois family has reaped a shower of stars and no fewer than two Favorites." The first goes to this pure Grenache from century-old vines harvested by hand, which offers an intense nose of red fruits, forest floor, and vanilla. But it was the palate that particularly impressed the jury: a palate that is at once complex, velvety, powerful, and rich, displaying intense flavors of spicy red fruits, lingering in a long, chocolatey finish and supported by velvety tannins of remarkable harmony. A Lirac with a capital L.
About the estate:
Located at the foot of the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce sanctuary in Rochefort-du-Gard, not far from the ancient marshes drained by monks in the Middle Ages, this estate—founded in 1994 through the merger of three small vineyards—has consistently delivered high-quality wines. Taking over from their parents Jean-Pierre and Dominique, Romain Dubois and his wife Laure, now the sole owners of the estate, have built a new cellar and converted the 20 hectares of vineyards to organic farming. A (very) safe bet.