In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark cherry, garrigue, dried herbs, pepper, mineral

Palate: plum, tobacco, warm spice, medium tannins, dry earthy finish

The red Lirac from Aqueria; good value, herb-driven, and fruit-forward with the estate's characteristic Provencal warmth. Lirac at its most accessible and traditional.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb merguez
    Warm, herb-driven Grenache is a natural match for spiced lamb sausage.
  • Tapenade and grilled bread
    Earthy herb notes complement olive-based tapenade.
  • Grilled chicken Provencal
    Medium-bodied Lirac is approachable with herb-roasted chicken.

History

Chateau d'Aqueria has been producing red Lirac for much of the 20th century from old Grenache and Syrah vines across the Lirac appellation on the right bank of the Rhone. The Lirac AOC was established in 1945.

  1. 1930 — Red Lirac production documented at Chateau d'Aqueria
  2. 1945 — Lirac AOC established on the right bank of the Rhone

Facts

Producer
Chateau d'Aqueria
Grapes
Grenache (55%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (15%), Cinsault (10%)
Classification
Lirac AOC
Oak
Old foudres; no new oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 18-28 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
1930

Tags

cinsault dry full body grenache medium acid medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic mourvedre occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah value pick
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