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WTN: `08 Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Blanc, Lirac.

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WTN: `08 Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Blanc, Lirac.

by Bob Parsons Alberta » Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:46 pm

One of my recent white wine discoveries and I have been back for more. There is also an `05 red Lirac on the shelf which I am told "is rather tannic".

13.5% alc, $22 Cdn, synthetic cork, L 3209. "Vigneron independant" on the foil. 60% Grenache blanc, 20% Viognier, 10% Roussanne.

The color is a medium to deep straw, no green. On the nose, great aromatics with spice, floral, mountainside herbs, pear. Very appealing forumites.
Initial entry thoughts were dry-ish, herbal with a savoury finish. Not sure how typical this Lirac white is? Great acidity and did not find any bitterness. I am a big fan of S France whites, this one is great!

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