Lirac
Lirac
Once known for its large output of rose wines, the large southern Rhone appellation of Lirac has enjoyed recent success with firm, bold red wines. Located a stone's throw across the river from the highly regarded village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac is less reliant on Grenache in its blended wines and employs a heavier dose of Syrah and Mourvedre in its typical blend which adds structure and a spicy, peppery character to its wines. Not just a one blend town, the roses of Lirac are dry and flavoursome, making them an ideal summer evening partner. White wines are a blend of a minimum 30 percent Clairette, with the addition of Grenache Blanc, Bourbolenc and smaller quantities of Marsanne, Viognier and Roussanne helping produce an aromatic and full-bodied white wine. The hot, dry climate and sandy free-draining soils of Lirac's vineyards provide optimum ripening conditions for full-flavoured, healthy grapes.
