“The 2017 Lirac Bel Canto—a 100% Grenache cuvée aged in demi-muids—displays enticing aromas of peppery roast meat, caramel, black cherry, and cola. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and velvety, with an intense, smooth finish.” (Wine Advocate) The cuvée Richard Maby envisioned for this superb vintage!
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Eye
Deep, rich ruby color
Nose
Finishes with notes of stone fruits (plum, cherry), rose, and spicy, balsamic notes
Palate
Elegant and powerful, with great freshness and an aromatic heart of fruit and spices. Well-integrated, powerful tannins. Great purity; a truly exceptional wine.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with red meat in sauce (game) or grilled (flank steak, ribeye), an andouillette from Troyes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 14/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
A smooth palate with notes of rose, well-integrated tannins, and a lovely, spicy finish.
About the estate:
In the historic Tavel region, the Maby family produces wines of consistent quality—always authentic, pleasant, and full-bodied. Led by the dynamic Richard Maby, the estate continues to evolve, with the wines gaining in precision each year. The vineyards are located in the communes of Tavel, the Lirac plateau, and the neighboring Côtes du Rhône. Reasonable prices and the consistent quality of the wines make this estate a safe bet on the current market, across all three wine types.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
This estate, known for its consistently high-quality wines—particularly its Lirac in all three varieties and its Tavel—was founded in 1950 by Armand Maby. In 2005, his grandson Richard took over the vineyard, which spans 53 hectares, mostly situated on the rounded pebbles of the Vallongue plateau; the vines are cultivated using natural methods and have been in the process of converting to organic farming since 2019. Since 2011, the eminent Rhône oenologist Philippe Cambie has been advising the estate.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
The 2017 Lirac Bel Canto—a 100% Grenache cuvée aged in demi-muids—features enticing aromas of peppery roast meat, caramel, black cherry, and cola. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and velvety, with an intense, smooth finish. [...]
Wine Spectator
Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100 (Exceptional wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
About the wine:
Mature and elegant in style, with flavors of plum, blackcurrant, and stewed blackberry, underpinned by a hint of charred alder and notes of smoky tobacco and bittersweet cocoa. Very robust.
Gilbert & Gaillard
Wine rated 94/100
About the wine:
Deep color, with a youthful ruby hue. A refined, elegant nose, blending stone fruits (plum, cherry) with spicy, balsamic notes and a mineral undertone. Full-bodied and expansive, with fruit that energizes the whole. Controlled power. A Lirac of great aromatic purity
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 94/100
Customer rating
3.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Posted on May 3, 2021
Still at its peak, with a superb aroma, a full-bodied and rich palate, and a very long finish. A truly enjoyable wine—it won’t have time to age!
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Review by Mr. YVES G. Posted on April 17, 2024
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Review by Mr. JMARC B. Posted on July 14, 2023
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