Reviews & Ratings

2011 Pierre Usseglio French - Rhone (Red Blend) "Lirac"

Winery: Pierre Usseglio

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Lirac"

Wine Category: French - Rhone (Red Blend)

Grape blend: 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, & 10 Cinsault

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Lirac

State or country: France

Price: $20

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: May 26, 2013

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored red blend from Lirac opens with a mild blueberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, smooth, and elegant. The flavor profile is a gentle blackberry with notes of nicely integrated black pepper and oak. I also detected a hint of plum. The finish is dry and its fine tannins make it rather food friendly. I would pair this first release wine with filet mignon in the near term. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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