Lirac
In challenging years, it’s often the west bank of the southern Rhône that bears the brunt. But somehow, between the dry start, disease pressure and heatwave, Lirac managed to turn out a collection of very impressive wines in 2023.
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Matt Walls’ top-scoring Lirac & Tavel 2023 wines:
{}
{"wineId":"89634","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89635","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89636","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89637","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89638","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89639","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89644","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89645","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89646","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89650","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89651","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89652","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89653","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89654","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89655","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"89656","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
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