Moulin des Chenes Lirac / 2017 / 75cl

Moulin des Chênes is run by Laurent Bréchet of Chateauneuf-du-Pape's Château de Vaudieu, who along with his brother Julien, had always admired the potential of Lirac in the Southern Rhône. Hence, when the owner of the 25-hectare Moulin des Chênes vineyard retired, the brothers jumped at the chance to take over the estate.

Lirac lies across the river from Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a viticultural heritage that is just as impressive. Conditions for these two areas are similar, with both having over 2,500 hours of sunlight per year and a dry growing season that ensures consistently ripe, flavoursome wines. Lirac also has stony soils, with ‘galets roulés’ pudding stones supported by red clay underneath. The main difference is the influence of the Mistral, which is slightly milder in Lirac.

The wine of Moulin des Chênes blends together Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Grenache.  This wine is deep crimson in colour, with aromas of strawberries and blackberries. On the palate, the wine has a velvety mouthfeel and fresh acidity. Redcurrant flavours continue through the mouthwatering finish.

Chateau de Vaudieu