2019 Domaine Pierre Usseglio et Fils Lirac, Rhone
A$46.10
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PUSLIRAC19
Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 8% Syrah, 7% Cinsault all palnted in 1970’s from stony sandstone, clay soils, a tight selection from 6 hectare vineyard at Roquemaure, hand harvested, destemmed, 20-30 day vinification, part vat emptying/refilling, then pumping overs, raised 50-70% concrete vat, 30-50% 1-3 year 228-litre & 600-litre oak cask raised 12 months, unfined and filtered.
This estate makes a beautiful Lirac and their 2019 is 50% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah, and a splash of Cinsault that’s from a mix of different terroirs. Destemmed and brought up in equal parts demi-muids and concrete tanks, it’s a seriously good wine that has loads of black raspberry, spice, and garrigue notes, medium to full body, a lush, ripe, yet seamless mouthfeel, and a great finish. It’s well worth seeking out and is ideal for drinking over the coming 3-5 years.
90-92 points Joe Czerwinski robertrarker.com
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone Valley, Chateauneuf-du-Pape |
| Varietals | Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 90-92 |
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