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Stéphane Usseglio - Lirac Charles I 2017

Name: Stéphane Usseglio - Lirac Charles I 2017
Brand: Stéphane Usseglio
Rating: 3.7 (24 reviews)

Lirac|Red wine

3.7/5 (24 customers)

92/100

Robert Parker

Syrah

Grenache

Mourvèdre

“A fine expression of the estate’s vineyards, the 2017 Lirac Charles 1er offers charming aromas of raspberry and strawberry. It is full-bodied and silky, with notes of licorice, dried spices, and black cherries on the palate, then firms up on the finish—enough to suggestit will still be in fine form in 10 years.”(Wine Advocate - Joe Czerwinski)

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Estate

Stéphane Usseglio

Vintage

Charles I

Vintage

2017

Designation

Lirac

Region

Rhône

Grape Varieties

70% Grenache (80 ans), 20% Syrah (45 ans), 10% Mourvèdre (25 ans)

Regions

Soils consisting of sand and gravel over clay marl

Viticulture

Traditional and carefully crafted, made from grapes grown on the estate and a portion of purchased grapes

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Complete destemming, long maceration for 22 days, pumping over once a day, light filtration

Alcohol content

14,5%

Nose

Provençal, ripe raspberries, dark berries, licorice, ground pepper

Palate

Well-structured, with silky tannins, a long finish of cherries, and mineral and floral notes

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2025-2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with grilled meat, game, and stews…

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

A fine expression of the estate’s vineyards, the 2017 Lirac Charles 1er offers charming aromas of raspberry and strawberry. It is full-bodied and silky, with notes of licorice, dried spices, and black cherries on the palate, then firms up on the finish—enough to suggest it will still be in fine form in 10 years.

Customer Rating

3.7/5

based on 24 reviews