"Leading the 2018 vintage, Lirac La Dame Rousse 2018 is an equal blend of Grenache and Syrah aged entirely in stainless steel tanks. It's a more open and expressive wine than the more structured Reine des Bois; it has plenty of Provencal charm, passing through aromas and flavors of spicy red and black fruits, peppery garrigue and incense. It's already hard to resist this charming, medium-bodied 2018, which should drink well in about 4-5 years." (Jeb Dunnuck) A cuvée combining power and freshness that will delight fans of wines typical of the South!
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Eye
Very dense, dark red colour
Nose
Very fruity (plum, strawberry), floral (violet), with a lightly toasted note.
Mouth
Fine tannins, full body and a very long, fresh finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with grilled meats, stews and Asian dishes...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
The domaine offers expressive wines from the finest crus of the Vaucluse and Gard regions. Everything is done with the utmost respect for the terroirs, with the determination to produce wines worthy of their potential. Madeleine Delorme, accompanied by her daughter Ambre, carry on with great care and determination in the spirit of excellence that is the hallmark of the domaine and this winegrowing family. A superb range of saline, fleshy whites and deep, delicate reds, driven by thirst-quenching tension and balance. The domaine's style is increasingly racy and precise. The fourth star is fast approaching.
Decanter
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
A supple, slender, harmonious style for this classic Lirac with pleasant black fruits and a touch of pepper. Ripe, with good acidity and well-controlled tannins. Correct length too - not particularly complex, but successful for this vintage. Organic, hand-harvested, fermented and aged in stainless steel.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Created in 1986 by Francis Delorme and his son Christophe, the 58-hectare estate (certified organic and biodynamic) is spread over 38 parcels and eight communes. Following Christophe's untimely death in 2015, his wife Madeleine and their daughter Ambre took over the reins of the estate. A firm believer in low yields, the Delorme family is equally at home with tavel, lirac, châteauneuf-du-pape and "simple" côtes-du-rhône. Not to be missed.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Recommended area
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 89/100
Graded area (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The Provencal charm of 2018. Lirac La Dame Rousse 2018 is made from Grenache and Syrah grapes aged entirely in stainless steel tanks. This is a more open and expressive wine than the more structured Reine des Bois; it has plenty of Provencal charm passing through aromas and flavors of spicy red and black fruits, peppery garrigue and incense. It's already hard to resist this charming, medium-bodied 2018, which should drink well in the next 4-5 years or so.