Domaine Haut-Lirou
L'Esprit du Haut-Lirou


Vintage : 2000

Color : red

% Alcohol: 13,5% vol


Grape-variety : Syrah and grenache

"Terroir" :
In this exceptional "terroir"
Pics Saint-Loup , these new vines benefit from a very rich organic supply :they are planted in soils which were once covered with garrigue.
The vines are planted on southern slopes and take full advantage of the sun due to their high trellising.

Yield : 20 hl/ha

Vinification :

An entirely manual harvest , in mini cases with selected grapes. At the cellar , the grapes are sorted and then transfered to the tanks on travelling bands. Fermenting time is about thirty days in inox tanks. Fermentation by grape-variety and by "clos".


Tasting :
Rich nose ,pickled fruit , a bouquet of dried flowers with hints of fresh caramel. It,s full and fleshy in the mouth. Rich and coated tannins , taste of jam and liquorice. The very long finish makes it a magnificent wine. The Haut-Lirou spirit will delight you with its generousity and its potential to keep.


Suggestion :
Excellent with game , meats in sauces and an assortment of cheeses.