Wine Tasting: Sampling the Good Wines of Lirac
Jill Barth · Taste · Wines and Spirits of ProvenceLast fall I spent some time with winemakers in Lirac, a cru located across the Rhône River from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. I covered a significant conversation with Rodolphe de Pins, winemaker at Château de Montfaucon and Co-President of Lirac AOP.
…Continue reading here for Jill’s account of the Rhône Valley Wines tour of these wines to be discovered found not too far from the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Jill’s trip was covered in an article published in Palate Press.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Full day Wine Tour with the sommelier-guide and 3 winery visits
Discover one of the most famous red wine-producing areas of France, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with this wine tour! You will start the day with the discovery of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its history.
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