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Domaine Maby - Lirac La Fermade Red 2018

Domaine Maby - Lirac La Fermade rouge 2018

Lirac|Red wine

3.8/5 (25 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

fruity

fleshy

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“Already Favorite the 2020 Guide, the estate has done it again. You don’t change a winning formula: an unadorned, unoaked expression of fruit that reveals itself through an exuberant nose of jammy red berries, spices, and licorice, and a broad, full-bodied palate bursting with fruit, both sunny and elegant in texture. A magnificent expression of the appellation with an added dimension of refinement. Already irresistible, but also with excellent aging potential.”(Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)

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Estate

Domaine Maby

Vintage

La Fermade

Vintage

2018

Designation

Lirac

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

50% Grenache 35% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre,

Terroirs

Soils composed of rounded pebbles on the Lirac plateau

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Destemming, 5-week maceration, racking, punching down, and pumping over

Livestock farming

In a stainless steel tank

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep ruby color

Nose

A delightful wine with aromas of red and black berries, a spicy, balsamic base, licorice, and hints of violet

Palate

Expressive and full-bodied, with notes of red and black fruits. Beautiful concentration, power, and purity. A lovely freshness that adds finesse.

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2026-2028

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with grilled red meat or meat dishes in sauce (beef bourguignon, beef cheek), or small game (hare, partridge...)

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

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 wine (2021 guide): Favorite (Outstanding wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

Already Favorite the 2020 Guide, the estate has done it again. You don’t change a winning formula: an unadorned, wood-free expression of the fruit, revealing an unrestrained nose of red fruit jam, spices, and licorice, and a broad, fleshy palate bursting with fruit, both sunny and elegant in texture. A magnificent expression of the appellation with an added dimension of refinement. Already irresistible, but also with excellent aging potential.

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.

Wine Spectator

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 25 reviews