Château Mont-Redon - Lirac Blanc 2016
Overview
Terroir: Lirac is situated on the right bank of the Rhône River, west of Châteauneuf-du-Pape between the towns of Orange and Avignon. Château Mont-Redon's 35 hectares of vineyards are located on a plateau with soils of sand and pebbles, similar to nearby Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Summers are dry and hot with the warm Mistral winds keeping away any humidity. Vinification: All grapes are hand picked, which enables to select the best grapes. This is a major point in the quality of our wines. The grapes are pressed in pneumatic presses. The juice is clarified by cold sedimentation (10 - 12°) and a light fining. Fermentation happens at low and constant temperature (between 14 and 16°C) and lasts around three weeks. About a third of the volume is fermented and aged in French oak barrels. The other part stays in tanks on fine lees. Blend of both parts happens in Mai following the harvest.Additional Details
Our white Liracs are attractive when young in the year or two following the harvest, if you are looking for the wines to be fragrant, fruity and elegant but still can age for another four to six years.Technical Details
- Appellation: Lirac
- Winemaker: Pierre Fabre
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Sand, large pebbles
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- Alcohol: 13.5%
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- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 12/750ml
- Varietals: Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier
Recent News
Wine Spectator Online Rating: 90
Author: James Molesworth
Date: Monday, April 23, 2018
"Fresh, showing white peach, star fruit and yellow apple notes gilded with light fennel and honeysuckle accents. There's a kiss of toast through the finish. Drink now through 2019."
The Wine Advocate Rating: 89
Author: Joe Czerwinski
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2017
"A blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Clairette and Viognier fermented and aged primarily in tank, the 2016 Lirac Blanc reflects the firm's commitment to freshness in its white wines. Citrus zest aromas are backed by hints of stone fruit and melon, while the palate offers medium body, a silky texture and a dry, stony finish. Drink it over the next 12 months or so."