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Domaine La Lirande Syrah 2020

Pays d'Oc IGP

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  • Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2021

Pure Syrah is rarely found in the wines of the Languedoc Roussillon, it's usually reserved for the pricy reds of the northern Rhône. From the warm, ripe 2020 vintage and vineyards close to Corbières, this has dark, smoky black fruit and spice.

Pure Syrah is rarely found in the wines of the Languedoc Roussillon, it's usually reserved for the pricy reds of the northern Rhône. From the warm, ripe 2020 vintage and vineyards close to Corbières, this has dark, smoky black fruit and spice.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Velvety, with dense herbal blackberry and cassis

Aroma

Smoky, ripe black fruit, a hint of liquorice and herbs

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Domaine La Lirande Syrah 2020

More information

  • Red - Medium to Full Bodied
  • France
  • Deep crimson
  • Vegetarian
  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 30 June, 2023

Our scout and buyer for the Languedoc is Mark Hoddy. He's always searching out the vineyards of the Languedoc and further south to the Roussillon, to check out the vintage and the finest parcels of grapes. This is an ace find Mark discovered last vintage via an old friend in Corbières. Close by is Domaine La Lirande, a small estate that enjoyed a great vintage in 2019 and again in 2020 (remember that long, sunny growing season?). The Syrah stood out for quality and, too good to blend, the winemaker kept it solo. Mark reserved the lot in both vintages. Seductive ripe black fruit, velvety, with smoky liquorice and wild herb notes. It's young, so best with hearty dishes and at a barbecue. After a few months, it'll be delicious on its own.

"Very appealing, velvet textured black fruit, with hints of herbal garrigue. Great stuff" Mark Hoddy
Buyer for the Languedoc
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