and now for our first wine i have chosen a white lirac with which i am familiar having tasted it several times, including in france. i have had the 2006, 2007, and 2008 wines, as well as red wines by this producer.
domaine lafond roc-epine lirac blanc 2008
wonderful aroma of fruit blossoms. tastes of peach and citrus with a crisp and balanced finish. nicely acidic but not overwhelming, this wine softens with time and increasing temperature. the fruit is not as vibrant as the previous two years, but the wine still is wonderful. i have left this wine unrefrigerated overnight and retasted it, the acid softens and there is no hint of oxidation.
this is a wonderful wine which reminds me of a white chateauneuf du pape. 2008 was a difficult vintage because of the weather, but the result for this producer was excellent. the wine goes well with pungent cheeses, white meats, and grilled vegetables. i would strongly recommend this wine.
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This sounds like a wonderful wine. I assume it is available in the PA Wine and Spirits shop? Is it a Chairman's Select? Hart and I are drinking Padthway Parson's Flat 2005, 73% Shiraz, 27% Cabernet. Delicious! Our last bottle here in FL. Plenty more in the cellarin PA.
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