2012 Lirac Rouge Roc-Epine, Domaine Lafond
Red • Rhône Valley • Lirac AOC • France • Grenache 60%, syrah 30%, Carignan 5%, Mourvèdre 5% • 90/100 Wine Spectator, 14,5/20 Bettane + Desseauve, ** Hachette
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2012 Lirac Rouge Roc-Epine, Domaine Lafond, Côtes-du-Rhône, France, Lirac
Pascal and Jean-Pierre Lafond own 65 hectares of vineyards in Tavel, Lirac and since 2001 nearly a hectare in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Since the vineyards are in the eastern half of the appellation Tavel and Lirac (from Châteauneuf-du-Pape), we also find vineyards with huge round boulders of 10-30 cm diameter. It is a perfectly equipped winery, that works organically and it is fully HACCP-certified (food safety).
The wine comes from grapes planted on a sandy stony ground on terraces of red pebbles.
The grapes are harvested entirely by hand, in a qualitative goal. Grapes sorted by the harvester, arrive intact in the basement avoiding any oxidation. In addition, the manual collection preserves the state of the stems assuring the future of the vineyard.
- Name:
- Lirac Rouge Roc-Epine, Domaine Lafond
- Appelation:
- Lirac AOC
- Country:
- France
- Region:
- Rhône Valley
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2012
- Varietal:
- Grenache 60%, syrah 30%, Carignan 5%, Mourvèdre 5%
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13.5%
- Wine-growing:
- Organic
- Expert Rating:
- Our price per bottle:
- €11,50
- Type:
- Ruby red with purple tints
- Nose:
- Cherries and dark chocolate, blond tobacco, licorice
- Taste:
- Nice attack on black and red fruits, perfect balance, good marriage between strength and elegance, very long finish, silky tannins
- Dishes suggestions:
- Red meat, game, black meat pudding, chocolate fudge
- To drink from:
- 2015
- To drink until:
- 2020
- Service Temperature:
- 16°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.