{"product_id":"domaine-giraud-lirac-vieilles-vignes-2018-75cl","title":"Domaine Giraud, Lirac Vieilles Vignes 2018, 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Giraud\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly regarded family estate in Châteauneuf duPape, run by siblings François and Marie Giraud, whose beautifully expressive, elegant wines have earned an excellent reputation. Their vineyards are farmed organically, with a particular focus on old vines, gentle extraction and preserving the purity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLirac 2018, comes from old vines planted on sandy soils across the Rhône from Châteauneuf du Pape. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, it offers generous raspberry, black cherry and plum fruit, complemented by notes of liquorice, black pepper, rosemary and Provençal herbs. Rich and supple, with beautifully integrated tannins, lovely freshness and a long, savoury finish. A wonderfully characterful Southern Rhône red offering much of the richness and complexity of Châteauneuf du Pape at a more approachable price.  Excellent with roast lamb, grilled beef, duck, slow cooked pork or Mediterranean dishes with garlic, rosemary and thyme.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eMore and more estates based in Châteauneuf-du-Pape are producing wine from Lirac. \u003cstrong\u003eGiraud's 2018 Lirac Vieilles Vignes is a standout effort\u003c\/strong\u003e, with gentle garrigue notes of rosemary and bay leaf accenting ripe raspberries and stone fruit. Full-bodied and supple, it's easy to drink but shows ample concentration, sufficient to sustain it for at least 5-6 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drink 2019-2025+\u003c\/span\u003e\" \u003c\/em\u003e Wine Advocate, October 2019\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Giraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55701875229048,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/0835\/0238\/files\/GiraudLirac2018Bottlesquare.jpg?v=1791973908","url":"https:\/\/www.thewineroomscambridge.com\/products\/domaine-giraud-lirac-vieilles-vignes-2018-75cl","provider":"The Wine Rooms Cambridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}