2022 | Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Lirac | Rhône Gisborne This sensational

This sensational

its deep purple/plum color is followed by a smorgasbord of black raspberry and kirsch like fruits

and rice aromas

even after one year in foudre and an additional six months in concrete to polish the tannins

2022 | Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Lirac | Rhône Gisborne This sensationalThe 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