“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 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 high-class Lirac that will benefit from being cellared for at least a decade. ” (Wine Advocate 2025)
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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 good length and soft tannins
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2033
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 Rossini or Parisian tournedos, or skirt steak with baby onions...
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 wines, 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
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 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 high-class Lirac that will benefit from being cellared for at least a decade.
Jancis Robinson
Rated Estate (2024 Guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated winery (2025 guide) Recommended
Customer Rating
(2022 Vintage)
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on March 30, 2026
When fully mature, this Lirac captivates with its robust, full-bodied, and rounded profile, offering juicy, highly intense flavors of red and black fruits with spicy and vanilla undertones, as well as balsamic notes resulting from understated aging, all framed by polished, enveloping tannins with a fleshy, velvety texture that carries through to a finish enhanced by a hint of pepper. Very reasonably priced. A pure delight when paired with fine cuts of red meat or game dishes, such as a traditional red-wine stew of wild rabbit served with chanterelle mushrooms. Rating = 4.1.
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Review and comment by Mr. ALAIN M. Posted on 10/27/2025
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER S. Posted on 10/26/2025
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