Awards

Lirac Rouge, Cuvée MARIE 2010, 2** COUP DE COEUR " Produced from a parcel of century-old vines in Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres, this Cuvée Marie features Grenache and has spent twelve months in barrel. Its color is dark and dense, tending towards black. The powerful, warm nose evokes

Côtes du Rhône, Cuvée Bonheur Rouge 2019, 3*** Coup de Coeur "This cuvée was close to a "coup de coeur" in its 2018 version, and this year it's up there with the highest mark. A classic blend of Grenache and Syrah, but with an unusual

Lirac Rouge Cuvée Marie 2017, 92 Points "The 2017 Lirac Cuvee Marie derives mainly (90%) from 100 years-old Grenache vines, with a smattering of other permitted varieties. Aged nine months in Demi-muids, il delivers scent of brandied cherries, cinnamom and cardamom. Full-bodied, lush and

Lirac Rouge 2009, 2 **, a red wine " In the near future, the Dubois promise, the estate will convert to organic farming. In the meantime, they are offering a superb 2009 that combines 10% Carignan with classic Grenache and Syrah. The nose is complex,

Cuvée Bonheur Rouge, CDR 2021, 3 stars Coup de Cœur " This cuvée collects stars and favorites, and once again this year, it didn't fail. A parity of Grenache and Syrah in this stunning red, with its deep color and complex, highly floral bouquet of

14.5/15 Cuvée Bonheur:"Cherry, hint of kirsch, tender, refined, fine tannins, pleasant astringency, tasty, clean finish."

Lirac Rouge Cuvée Marie 2016, 2 **. "A top-of-the-range cuvée produced only in great vintages, featuring century-old Grenache grapes. A wine for laying down, it is currently on the back burner, but has a bright future ahead of it: dense, fleshy body, tight structure,

Côtes du Rhône, Cuvée Bonheur rouge 2022: "A cuvée that always features prominently in the guide, and that once again deserves its place. The very sunny vintage meant that we had to pick early (August 20) to preserve its youthful, fruity character. This tempting

Lirac Rouge 2016, 90/100 "The 2016 Lirac Cuvee Marie is a selection of the estate's oldest vines (mainly centenarian Grenache) aged in demi-muids. Cola, plum and mulberry notes pick up hints of grilled meat in this medium to full-bodied effort, which come across as slightly open-knit

Lirac Rouge 2013 3*** 16,5/20 " Superb garnet-purple color with a bluish disk of great brilliance. Deep and successfully blending aromas of spices, wild berries (cranberry, elderberry, blackberry) and light smokiness/toastiness, this complex bouquet invites tasting. The tight structure and volume on the palate reveal