Undiscovered Regions: Lirac, France Wine Country      The Wine Siren's Wine Travel Channel
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Date: 2019-12-31

Introduction to the Lirac Appellation so you can plan your wine travel ahead of time.  There are four districts within Lirac. Lirac, Roquemaure, Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres and Saint-Geniés-de-Comolas. 

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The soil consists of three primary types which each affect the vines differently and leave a distinct uniqueness to wine.  From quartz and red clay to fluvial sand and pebbles to Limestone scree.

Vines thrive here in part due to the Mistral winds that blow about 180 days each year, and the Mediterranean climate.  It is dry with little rain giving the vines an opportunity to dig deeper for nutrients.  

Lirac wines were branded as early as the 18th center when the leaders of Roquemaure would mark their casks with “C.d.R.” Essentially making them the very first to use the term ‘Côtes du Rhône’.  While it's right next to Tavel and Chateauneuf du Pape wine country it's prices are affordable and the wine quality is excellent!

The value wines featured

2014 Château de Ségriès Cuvée Réservée 
Deep garnet, red cherry, a hint of floral.  Elegant, soft tannins. A mild taste of black pepper on the fish. Opens nicely in the glass.
50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mouvèdre. Age of vines, 80 yrs.
$22.00

2017 Demeter Moon Apogé
A lively delicious Ruby hue, red berries, light nuances of herbs, violets, and anise. While the alcohol is high at 15% it does not impede the taste. 
50% Grenache, 25% Mourvédre, 25% Syrah Organically and Biodynamically grown.  Pairing suggestions:  Goose, duck, salmon, tuna, sushi. 

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