Lirac la Reine des Bois Blanc
2024
$93.63*
1 case available
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.
White flowers and candied citrus peels on the nose. Full-bodied, fresh and generous, with good supporting acidity – really quite vibrant acids, which makes for a well-balanced style.
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The 2024 Lirac Blanc La Reine des Bois is more tensile than usual, wafting from the glass with aromas of spring blossoms, white lilac, almonds and honeysuckle. Medium- to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's racy and saline, with an enveloping core of fruit and a long, chalky finish. Crafted from vines planted on galets roulés and calcareous soils, this is a blend of undisclosed proportions of Grenache Blanc, Viognier and Clairette with a touch of Marsanne and Roussanne.
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