2017 Famille Brechet (Chateau de Vaudieu) Lirac Plateau des Chenes

"A super example of the appellation, the 2017 Lirac is full-bodied, concentrated and velvety on the palate, offering up notes of raspberries, cherries and dark chocolate. Offering plenty of richness, texture, flavor and length, it should drink well for up to decade. Drink dates 2019 - 2027." - Joe Czerwinski Review Date: October 2019

"Black cherries, garrigue, earth, and peppery spice notes all emerge from the 2017 Lirac, a classic, medium-bodied, nicely concentrated effort that has ripe tannins and a good finish. It's made in a much more classic, traditional style compared to the Le Temps cuvée, yet it's still a plush, sexy wine. Maturity 2019 - 2027." - Jeb Dunnuck Review Date: August 2019

Smart Buy: "Deliciously plump and juicy blackberry and black cherry compote notes form the core of this solid red, with streaks of tobacco and anise filling in." - James Molesworth Review Date: November 2019