Domaine Coudoulis - Lirac Rouge "Hommage" 2019

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• Origin: Lirac, Rhône, France
• Appellation: Lirac AOC
• Grape variety: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (Rhône blend)
• Alcohol percentage: approx. 14.0–14.5%
• Style: Deeper and more complex, ripe dark fruit, spicy, structured
• Ageing potential: Now until 2036+

Hommage 2019 is the domain's more layered and serious cuvée, with extra depth and ageing potential. The nose reveals dark cherry, blackberry, and plum, complemented by cedar, coffee, liquorice, and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with ripe tannins, a core of dark fruit, and a spicy, slightly smoky undertone. The finish is long, harmonious, and complex, with a beautiful balance between power and finesse.

Vinification.
The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. Fermentation takes place under temperature control, followed by extended maceration for extra structure and aromatic depth. The wine then ages for approximately 16 to 20 months in a combination of larger wooden vats and (partially) oak barrels, followed by bottle ageing to allow for beautiful rounding and integration.

The domain.
Domaine Coudoulis produces Lirac wines with a clear terroir signature: ripe fruit, garrigue, and structure, but with attention to freshness and balance. The domain operates in an environmentally conscious way, with a lot of manual work in the vineyards, striving for healthy soils and limiting interventions. Thanks to this approach, the wines maintain their purity and develop remarkably well with bottle ageing.