Classic Red
In a landscape shaped by the legendary natural sculptures of Pic Saint Loup and the Causse de l'Hortus, the family vineyard nestles in a preserved garrigue environment of the Pic Saint Loup AOP. Haut-Lirou extends over 140 hectares of vines practices traditional and sustainable viticulture: short pruning to control yields, soil aeration, leaf removal, trellising, and natural manure. Limestone terraces and on clay-limestone, marl and basalt terroirs, gives the wines great richness and exceptional aromatic complexity.
- Red
Syrah 78% - Grenache Black 19% - Mourvèdre 3%
- AOP Pic Saint Loup
From the vineyard to the glass
Behind the Bottle
From the vineyard to the glass, explore the story, character, and ideal enjoyment of this wine. Learn how it’s made, how it tastes, and how best to share it.
Winemaking
Harvest sorted and destemmed
Vinification in stainless steel vats under constant temperature control
Perfectly neutral fermentation and daily aeration and homogenization practices of the fermenting must
Tasting notes
Purple, crystalline color, with a luminous raspberry reflection
The nose is delicate and fresh, full of fruit, cherry and raspberry, enhanced with a hint of sweet spices
The palate is both fluid and round, fresh and delicately sweet, gently structured by fine tannins and supple
Food pairing
Roast Beef Sandwich - Mushrooms Pizza - Huevos Rancheros - Carbonara Pasta Sauce - Central Texas Brisket - Meat Lovers Pizza - Fried Rice and Sweet and Sour Pork - Agedashi Tofu - Honey Glazed Grilled Pork Chops
