Clos du Mont-Olivet - Lirac 2021 (750ml)

Tasting Notes "Seductive notes of violet, cherry and lilac are up front in this perfumed red, backed by graphite shavings and chalky fine tannins that drive surprising length. Ripe and supple, this is a forward style yet carries its opulence well. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvdre and Cinsault. Drink now through 2028." The Wine Practicing 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 The Estate One of the benchmark producers of Chteauneuf-du-Papethe consistent results have always been classic Chteauneuf-du-Papes that stand the test of time. Robert Parker Consistently outstanding, classic Ctes du Rhnes and Chteauneuf du Papes emerge from Clos du Mont-Olivet, run by the incredibly talented and th