Lirac la Reine des Bois Blanc
2021
The Delormes of Domaine de la Mordorée are a lovely family, committed to their terroir in the broadest possible sense. For them 'terroir' is not merely an expression of geology or geography: rather it is a concept that embraces the totality of life in the place where they live and everything about the way they conduct their lives in that place. They consider themselves to be 'guardiens' of the local ecology, which is why they farm biodynamically, and why they have chosen 'la Mordorée' as...
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Brilliant notes of white and yellow fruits, peach, pear, apricot, citrus, verbena, iris, and acacia. Round, very long, very fruity, very elegant on the palate. Pairs nicely with fish, shellfish, Comté, and as an aperitif.
There's a touch of oak on the nose and palate that helps to frame the tangy citrus notes, and lends a touch of spice, but it's far from overwhelming. Full-bodied, classically Lirac in its breadth on the palate. Ends on a nip of grapefruit bitterness. Good acidity.
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Brimming with stone-fruit aromas with a touch of mango, this is a rich but very clean and crisp dry white from the Southern Rhone. Good concentration and a touch of positive tannin help it carry the generous body and 14.5% alcohol. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
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Tasted blind. Really juicy and inviting aromas of biltong, violet and crushed blackberries. A taut palate with good fresh acidity throughout. The fruit shows good concentration – fig, pastille notes and blackberry with detailed (but firm) tannins. Well-structured with an attractive purity of fruit.
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