Clos du Mont Olivet - Lirac - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Lirac has everything to please! This juicy, well-balanced wine opens with charming floral notes, particularly peony, and ripe stone fruits, with a hint of pepper adding a touch of freshness. The palate is rich and generous, carrying through those southern flavors with a delicious hint of syrupy cherries. A perfect choice to pair with grilled or slow-cooked meats. Rated 92/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification 100% in concrete vats. Aged 57% in vats, 28% in foudre, 12% in barrels and 3% in demi-muids.

Color:

Bright carmine red.

Nose:

Intensely floral with notes of peony, intertwined with hints of stone fruits, spices, and a touch of pepper.

Palate:

The wine is generous and layered, offering a juicy texture and great depth, with an overall sense of balance and harmony.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Sweet-spiced duck breast, fricassee of chanterelles and shallots, snacked beef steak and reduced jus.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028 and beyond for enthusiasts

With 3 stars from the Guide des meilleurs Vins de France, Clos du Mont-Olivet is one of the most coveted estates in the Southern Rhône Valley. Based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and managed by the Sabon family, the estate benefits from a unique mix of soils—clay, quartz, and stones—that give their wines extraordinary aging potential. These are wines of remarkable finesse and elegance, designed to develop beautifully over time.