2003 Château de Segries Lirac Cuvée Reservee

A great value, the excellent 2003 Lirac Cuvee Reservee is a blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Syrah, and equal parts Mourvedre and Carignan. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas of raspberries, black currants, licorice, and earth. Medium to full-bodied and fruit-driven, with abundant glycerin, heady alcohol, and a spicy finish, it should drink well for 4-5 years. This large, 108-acre estate was long in the doldrums, but the quality over recent vintages has been top-notch. Moreover, the wines sell for a song, so bargain hunters have been beating a path to their door since the late nineties. Run by Henri de Lanzac, Chateau de Segries’ 2003 cuvees performed well. Importer: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228