“The Dubois family has once again reaped a bountiful harvest of stars this year, earning 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, above all, that strongly impressed the jury: a palate that is at once complex, velvety, powerful, and luscious, revealing intense flavors of spicy red fruits, lingering into 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 dark 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 starting at
2020
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with game meats such as wild boar stew or a piece of grilled beef...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2019 guide) 2*Favorite (Remarkable Wine)
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Once again this year, the Dubois family has reaped a bountiful harvest of stars—no fewer than two Favorites. The first goes to this pure Grenache made from century-old vines harvested by hand, which unfolds an intense nose of red fruits, forest floor, and vanilla. But it was the palate, above all, that strongly impressed the jury: a palate that is at once complex, velvety, powerful, and indulgent, revealing intense flavors of spicy red fruits, lingering into 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 former marshes drained by monks in the Middle Ages, this estate—founded in 1994 through the merger of three small vineyards—has demonstrated remarkable consistency in quality. 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 wine cellar and converted the 20 hectares of vineyards to organic farming. A (very) safe bet.
Customer Rating
3.5/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. ARNAUD D. Posted on November 16, 2019
We'll have to wait... but I'm a little disappointed—I don't know if there will be enough time...
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