‘Les Sables d’Arene’ vieilles vignes.
Lirac produces wines from hillside vineyards on the western side of the River Rhône. The appellation is found opposite to the celebrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Domaine Girouard AOC Lirac 2021 ‘Les Sables d’Arene’ vieilles vignes is much better value than wines with that more famous label but still offer great quality.
These robust red wines make up 85 percent of production. Wines from Lirac are generally a blend, and this wine boasts 60% Grenache noir, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvèdre. This is one of the top 10 Lirac wines.
Tasting Notes:
Appearance: Rich red
Nose: Black berries, cherries
Palate: Pepper, cherry, stone fruit, tobacco. Bold, dry with medium tannins and acid
This wine should be enjoyed at room temperature. Open the bottle a little before drinking. This is perfect with game and lamb. Domaine Girouard AOC Lirac 2021 ‘Les Sables d’Arene’ vieilles vignes is an affordable choice for the holiday season.