Greetings!
2019 Rhone Vintage: If you recall 2019 Rhone vintage was all over the news even in the US. It was due to the abnormally cold April, which brought frost and then hail in May & June continuing to cut yields. What you may not have heard is the vines that did survive produced outstanding fruit. The dry and hot summer caused some producers to lose even more crop, BUT these conditions also promote extremely concentrated juice that results in complex and endowed wines. Mark my words here, these 2019s are going to be a hot commodity as soon as consumers start tasting them. They maintain acidity while presenting with a roundness that holds a fresh and lively feel all while bringing loads of savory flavors to the palate.
Some of you may have noticed Parker's tweet on this wine a while back where he said, "This Lirac is a great substitute for Chateauneuf". I've been saying that for years! This is, by far, the most bang for your buck region in the Rhone. Lirac wines drink amazing young and only improve with age. Not all of them can stand up to a Chateauneuf, but Mordoree's RDB has no issue taking the Pepsi challenge!
Review:
"This Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre blend grows on 40-year-old vines among the galets roulés – large stone pebbles, on sand and clay soils. While 10% is fermented in used casks, 90% of the wine goes in stainless steel. It’s a garden of heather and sage, with chocolate mint and salted, cured meats and anise. Its prowess shows in its red fruit aromas, its elegant mouthfeel, and freshness on the palate."
- The Tasting Panel (January/February 2022), 95 pts
Remember, we will store your wine all summer or winter long if needed, free of charge when it is too cold or hot to ship in your area, our area, or anywhere in between!
We also offer, for a small fee, HEATING PACKS to all states & COOLING PACKS to most states on the checkout page to allow shipping at anytime.
Cheers,
Mike Good
Timeless Wines
800-417-7821
