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Domaine Lafond - Lirac Roc-Epine red 2021

Domaine Lafond - Lirac Roc-Epine rouge 2021

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3.8/5 (4 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

(Notes for the 2020 vintage)
fruity
spicy
complex
ribeye steak

"A red wine that calls for a nice piece of grilled beef shared with friends!"

A complex Lirac combining freshness and smoothness, with a ruby color and violet hues. It offers a nose of red fruits such as cherry and morello cherry. After a full-bodied and firm attack, the palate expresses hints of spice and supple tannins that linger until the finish. It is a rich wine with very good length.

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Estate

Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine

Vintage

2021

Designation

Lirac

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

70% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Stony, sandy soils on red terraces of rounded pebbles

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape harvest

Manuals

Wine making

Sorting, total destemming, long vatting for 21 days, pressing, then end of fermentation and storage in stainless steel vats until the first racking.

Livestock farming

Aged in new barrels for 3 to 4 months, then 6 months in bottles

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep ruby red with violet hues

Nose

Complex and smooth, with red fruit flavors such as cherry and sour cherry

Mouth

Full-bodied and firm on the attack, the palate expresses persistent vanilla and peppery nuances through to the finish, a supple and rich wine with beautiful length.

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Ideal on a charcuterie platter, this wine also pairs well with cheese, wild boar stew, and grilled beef: Rossini or Parisian tournedos, skirt steak with onions...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated wine (2023 guide) 1*Star (2020 vintage) (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

A standard-bearer for the Tavel and Lirac appellations, also highly regarded for its Châteauneuf and Côtes-du-Rhône wines, this estate, whose origins date back to the late 18th century, has been run by Pascal Lafond since 1990. Its vast organic vineyard, certified since 2012, now covers 95 hectares spread across four appellations.

Customer rating

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3.8/5

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Note and opinion by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 05/03/2023

Full-bodied, rich and fleshy on the palate, perfectly balanced and infused with intense, perfectly ripe red fruit flavors that unfold at a steady pace, accompanied by sweet spices and a hint of balsamic. Supported by beautiful, dense tannins, already well polished and enveloping, with a velvety texture, which bring a lot of substance and volume. They extend the finish, with notes of pepper and licorice. This benchmark Lirac with a pulpy profile will reach its full potential after a few years of aging. However, already irresistible, it paired perfectly with wild boar stew and gratin dauphinois. Rounded and offering excellent value for money, Lafond's Lirac is a serious competitor to Dame Rousse de la Mordorée. Rating = 4.

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