mingling with orange zest

there is still a trace of reduction which leads to somber

floral and pungently spicy nose features notes of plum and dark berry fruit scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice

optical sorting and fermentation in small oak casks with indigenous yeasts

It was fermented in barrel without malolactic

Mordoree, Lirac Reine Bois Rouge other_regions mingling with orange zestI previously reviewed the 1998 Lirac Cuvee de la Reine des Bois prior to bottling, and it is living up to my expectations. It exhibits a dark ruby purple color as well as a moderately intense nose of black fruits, licorice, spice, pepper, and smoke. Displaying moderate tannin with exceptional concentration, it will benefit from 1 2 years of cellaring. It is one of those rare Liracs that will age for 10 15 years.