In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a flute or tulip-shaped rosé glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1990 — Lirac rose first produced at La Mordoree
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Mordoree
- 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.