LIRAC "LA CHAPELLE SAINT-BENOIT" - LES GRANDES SERRES - Grandes Serres
Terroir
Southern Rhône Valley own-appellation wine (cru)
Grape varieties - Grenache (60%), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (15%)
Red earth and rolled drift pebbles (ancient alluviums deposited by the Rhône)
Vinification
Bunches destemmed and each varietal vinified separately
Blending following malolactic fermentation and transfer to barrels in the spring following the harvest
Ageing
20% barrel-matured prior to maturation in unlabelled bottles
Colour
Attractive deep, brilliant red in colour
Nose
Aromatic and elegant with notes of fruit and spice
Palate
A soft, full wine of exceptional elegance with an extremely silky-textured finish
Wines & Food Pairing
Best served at 16°-17°C (61°-63°F)
An ideal accompaniment to Mediterranean bluefin tuna, aromatic red meat (e.g. lamb) and mild cheese
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