Lirac Rouge L'Avant-Goût du Paradis 2023 - Château de Manissy

A Lirac Rouge from the Rhône, made from grenache and syrah grown organically and biodynamically on sand, clay, limestone and pebble soils. After manual harvest, the grapes are destemmed and pressed, then fermented with indigenous yeasts at controlled temperature. The wine ages for 9-12 months in concrete vats and new 225-litre barrels. It is rich and powerful yet elegant and sophisticated, with good ageing potential and versatility with food. It suits meat dishes such as roasts and braises, as well as dishes with mushrooms and truffles. On the nose it shows dark fruits, fine spices and liquorice; the palate is powerful and refined, with good structure and velvety tannins.