Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: strawberry, watermelon, wild herbs, citrus, light floral

Palate: fresh cherry, raspberry, mineral, light herb, clean dry finish

An easy, fresh, dry Lirac rose from La Mordoree; lighter-framed and more quaffable than the Tavel, with bright cherry fruit and herb freshness.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled chicken with tarragon
    Light rose with herb freshness pairs naturally with herb-roasted chicken.
  • Tomato salad with basil
    Light fruity rose with fresh herb notes is ideal for tomato dishes.

How to serve Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac Rose

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a flute or tulip-shaped rosé glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled chicken with tarragon, Tomato salad with basil. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

La Mordoree's Lirac rose is lighter and more accessible than their Tavel, drawing on Grenache and Cinsault from Lirac parcels for a fresh, easy summer wine.

  1. 1990: Lirac rose first produced at La Mordoree

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Mordoree · visiting guide
Grapes
Grenache (60%), Cinsault (25%), Syrah (15%)
Classification
Lirac AOC
Oak
Stainless steel; no oak
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 15-25 at retail
Drinking window
1-3 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac Rose

What does Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac Rose taste like?

On the nose, strawberry, watermelon, wild herbs, citrus, light floral. On the palate, fresh cherry, raspberry, mineral, light herb, clean dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. An easy, fresh, dry Lirac rose from La Mordoree; lighter-framed and more quaffable than the Tavel, with bright cherry fruit and herb freshness.

When should I drink Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac Rose?

Drink 1-3 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac Rose?

Grilled chicken with tarragon is the canonical pairing; Tomato salad with basil is the other strong match. Light rose with herb freshness pairs naturally with herb-roasted chicken.

What grapes are in Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac Rose?

The blend is Grenache (60%), Cinsault (25%), Syrah (15%). The wine is classified as Lirac AOC.

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