Lirac Rouge, Clos du Mont Olivet Bottle:1 It is intense yet harmonious

It is intense yet harmonious with good structure and complexity

2016 brings this character even more to the fore

Nose intensity is medium

200 meters above sea level • 5 to 20 year-old vines • Maceration for 3-4 days at 27-30°C • Fermentation with indigenous yeasts

Lirac Rouge, Clos du Mont Olivet Bottle:1 It is intense yet harmoniousPracticing organic 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvdre, 5% Cinsault Lirac is just across the Rhne river from Chteauneuf du Pape A gentle slope northeast facing (most of Lirac on a plateau) Grown on sandy clay, with limestone and galets rouls 35+ year old vines 50% whole cluster Indigenous yeast Aged in 50% foudres, 40% cement, 10% older barrels demi muids