Clos Montolivet Lirac Rose 2019

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Montolivet
Label Name:
 
Lirac Rose
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Lirac (Southern Rhône)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Mourvèdre (≈95%), Grenache (≈5%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Retailer/critic listings for the 2019 Lirac Rosé show strong scores (examples: Wine Spectator ~92; James Suckling ~90–93 on various listings). No single major trophy documented for the 2019 rosé

Tasting Note
Pale salmon color; aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, garrigue and white pepper. Crisp, saline acidity with bright red-fruit core, light herbal complexity and a dry, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: Niçoise salad, grilled prawns, roast chicken, charcuterie, goat cheese; Asian: sushi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai larb, grilled miso salmon, light Chinese stir-fries.

Production Method
Mourvèdre direct-press with a small saignée portion of Grenache; fermentation on indigenous yeasts in stainless/cement, partial ageing in older barrels; minimal intervention, limited malolactic to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Clos du Mont-Olivet (Sabon family) — historic Châteauneuf/Lirac domaine (~48 ha). Practicing sustainable/organic viticulture; focus on old vines and terroir-driven, low-intervention winemaking.