The Lirac Roc-Epine 2022 is a classic wine, with notes of ripe red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, and Provençal spices. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, full on the palate, ripe, and textured. Made from 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, destemmed and aged in vats, this pure and raw expression of this formidable terroir should be embraced by readers. I love it today, but it should be drinkable for 7 to 8 years." (Jeb Dunnuck 2025)
Buy your Lafond Roc-Epine wines at the best price in a private sale!
from €99 on your first order
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, rich wine with good length and supple tannins.
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2031
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...
Guide Hachette des vins
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.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About wine:
Lirac Roc-Epine 2022 is a classic wine, with notes of ripe red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, and Provençal spices. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, full on the palate, ripe and textured. Made from 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, destemmed and aged in vats, this pure and raw expression of this formidable terroir should be embraced by readers. I love it today, but it should be able to be enjoyed for 7 to 8 years.