Mordoree, Lirac Reine Bois Rouge other_regions_australia 85% new oak

85% new oak

firm and broadshouldered flavors are clean

Give this another year in the cellar before opening

The 2017 Leeu Passant Dry Red is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon

it begins to reveal beguiling notes of fragrant earth

Mordoree, Lirac Reine Bois Rouge other_regions_australia 85% new oakI previously reviewed the 1998 Lirac Cuvee de la Reine des Bois prior to bottling, and it is living up to my expectations. It exhibits a dark ruby purple color as well as a moderately intense nose of black fruits, licorice, spice, pepper, and smoke. Displaying moderate tannin with exceptional concentration, it will benefit from 1 2 years of cellaring. It is one of those rare Liracs that will age for 10 15 years.