2022 | Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Lirac | Rhône Gisborne white flowers and a hint

white flowers and a hint of ginger

and a ripe acidity

leaving a spicy sensation and lingering nuances of red plum

juicy and rose bush finish

but give it two or three years to come around

2022 | Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Lirac | Rhône Gisborne white flowers and a hintThe 2022 Lirac is 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvdre, and 10% each of Syrah and Cinsault that saw a splash of stems and is still resting all in foudre. Ripe black cherries, black licorice, and peppery, savory herb notes all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with medium to full bodied richness, a layered, mouth filling texture, and outstanding length. Jeb Dunnuck