2022 Lirac Reine des Bois Blanc

Showing more ripeness and substance than the 2021, the 2022 Lirac Blanc La Reine des Bois is concentrated and refreshing. Laced with ripe pear, white peach, green apple and honeysuckle aromas, the medium-bodied 2022 packs a clean texture and a bright finale.

The 2022 Lirac Blanc La Reine des Bois shows a bit more honeyed richness on the nose and a touch of apricot-like Viognier character. Medium to full-bodied, it's a plusher example, round in the mouth and long on the finish.

30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 15% Viognier, 15% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne, 3% Piquepoul and 2% Bourboulenc. Aged 10% in oak casks, 90% in tanks. Certified organic and biodynamic (Demeter). Tasted blind. The nose has a nutty note and golden fruit. Pear, honey and a mineral streak beneath. Nice acidity gives this direction and freshness. (AC)