Clos du Mont Olivet - Lirac 2019 (750ml)

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Producer	Clos du Mont Olivet
Country	France
Region	Rhone
Subregion	Lirac
Varietal	Grenache,  Sryah,  Mourvedre,  Cinsault
Vintage	2019
Sku	82331
Size	750ml

 

The AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) of Lirac is nestled on the right bank of the Rhône River in the South of France.  Its much more well known neighbor, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is directly across the river.  Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Lirac do share some things in common in terms of their winemaking, largely the main grape varietals of Grenache, Syrah, and Mouvedre.  While Châteauneuf-du-Pape is an expertly crafted blend of over 13 different grapes, Lirac tends to stick the classic three. Cincault as well as Carignan also make frequent appearences in these blends. According to French labeling laws a red Lirac wine has to hit certain requirements in order to use the name on the label.  Grenache must used at at least 40%, Syrah and Mourvèdre a minimum of 25% collectively with Cinsault and Carignan at no more than 10%.

"Clos du Mont-Olivet is a true insider’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Lirac domaine. Often described as a beacon of traditionalism, the domaine makes Rhône wines that value freshness and elegance over bombastic prowess. Founded in the mid-16th century, the estate today is run by the dynamic and talented Thierry Sabon and encompasses parcels of mainly 60+ year old vines in the heart of Châteauneuf and Lirac. The wines are classical in style, with heady, complex aromatics, and garrigue-laden fruit that tastes of the stones that comprise the fascinating soils of the area. Thierry’s minimalist approach which highlights his terroir, has garnered him vast praise across the wine world, as Southern Rhône wines rarely speak so clearly and eloquently of their terroir. It has become clear over the many years that Thierry has been in charge of this classic estate, that the quality of Clos du Mont-Olivet has never been higher, and the value represented by their extraordinary lineup stands as a bastion to historic Châteauneuf and Lirac." -Skurnik