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Lafond Roc-Epine
Domaine Lafond - Lirac Roc-Epine rouge 2023
Domaine Lafond - Lirac Roc-Epine Red 2023

Domaine Lafond - Lirac Roc-Epine rouge 2023

Lirac|Red wine|Organic
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3/5 (1 customers)

92+/100

Robert Parker

fruity
spicy
complex
biodynamics

"A red wine that's perfect for a nice grilled steak with friends!"

“Made from a blend of two-thirds Grenache Noir and one-third Syrah, the 2023 Lirac from Domaine Lafond Roc-Épine is a superb success. It opens with a deep, complex bouquet of black wild berries, black cherries, violets, and licorice, complemented by subtle spicy notes and a discreet hint of oak. Medium- to full-bodied, it is rich and enveloping, with a fleshy, fruity core, layered textures, and a harmonious mid-palate. Supported by velvety tannins, it concludes with a long, spicy, and airy finish. This is a first-class Lirac that will benefit from being cellared for at least a decade. ” (Wine Advocate 2025)

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Estate

Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine

Vintage

2023

Designation

Lirac

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

70% Grenache, 30% Syrah

Regions

Stony, sandy soils on red terraces of rounded pebbles

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Sorting, complete destemming, a 21-day maceration period, pressing, followed by completion of fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks until the first racking

Livestock Farming

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

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep ruby color with violet undertones

Nose

Complex and smooth, with red fruit notes such as cherry and morello cherry

Palate

A full-bodied and firm attack; the palate reveals lingering notes of vanilla and pepper that persist through the finish; a supple, rich wine with lovely length and soft tannins

Serve

At 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2033

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect on a charcuterie platter, this wine also pairs well with cheeses, wild boar stew, and grilled beef cuts such as tournedos Rossini or Parisien, or skirt steak with baby onions...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

A leading producer of Tavel and Lirac wines—and also highly regarded for its Châteauneuf and Côtes-du-Rhône—this estate, whose origins date back to the late 18th century, has been run by Pascal Lafond since 1990. Its extensive organic vineyard, certified since 2012, now covers 95 hectares spread across four appellations. The next generation is now assured with the arrival of his sons Jean-Baptiste (2014) and François (2019), who hold BTS degrees in viticulture and oenology and have completed internships abroad.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2025 guide) 92+/100 (Outstanding wine)

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Made from a blend of two-thirds Grenache Noir and one-third Syrah, the 2023 Lirac from Domaine Lafond Roc-Épine is a superb success. It opens with a deep and complex bouquet of dark wild berries, black cherries, violets, and licorice, complemented by subtle spicy notes and a discreet hint of oak. Medium- to full-bodied, it is rich and enveloping, with a fleshy, fruity core, layered textures, and a harmonious mid-palate. Supported by velvety tannins, it concludes with a long, spicy, and airy finish. This is a first-class Lirac that will benefit from being cellared for at least a decade.
Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Rated Winery (2025 Guide) Recommended

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