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Alain Jaume - Lirac Domaine du Clos de Sixte 2016 (750ml)

Price: $29.99

Sale Price: $24.99

Case Price (12): $299.88

Producer Alain Jaume
Country France
Region Rhone Valley
Subregion Rhone
Varietal Red Rhone Blend
Vintage 2016
Sku 04425
Size 750ml
 

Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points

Fleshy plum and black-cherry flavors are juxtaposed by dark shades of anise, crushed granite and sage in this bold, richly textured wine. Polished and penetrating, the wine is lifted by tangs of crushed mineral on the midpalate. It drinks beautifully now but should continue to improve through 2026. Anna Lee C. Iijima

Wine Advocate: 93+ Points

The 2016 Lirac Domaine du Clos de Sixte is a terrific wine, easily the rival to many Châteauneufs from across the river, starting with its alluring aromas of flowering garrigue and ripe cherries. A blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre, this full-bodied wine is lush and concentrated on the palate, then turns velvety on the long finish. I'd treat it like a Châteauneuf du Pape in terms of cellaring: hold it for a few years, then drink it over the next 15. Drink date: 2019-2030. Joe Czerwinski

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