1257 Kensington Road NW
1 (403) 283-8000 / atyourservice@kensingtonwinemarket.com
$34.99
Stephane Usseglio produces wines under his own label and is now in charge of winemaking at his family's domaine, Raymond Usseglio & Fils. It's a blend of 70% old vine Grenache from 80-year-old plus vines, along with some old vine Syrah and Cinsault. Lirac is situated opposite Chateauneuf-du-Pape on the opposite side of the Rhone River (hence the name, which translates to "the other shore"). The best examples of Lirac, like this one, can give Chateauneuf a run for considerably less money.
750 mlOUT OF STOCK
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This gutsy red is a beautiful expression of what a high-quality Rhone blend should be. A bouquet of fresh red fruit and a bit of ripe black currents, as well as black and white pepper, burst through first with light leather and granite nose backing everything up. On the palate present but silky tannins and a well-balanced acidity make sure the fruit stays on the front of the palate while a cured leather and baking spice note keeps the finish going on and on.