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Domaine Maby "La Fermade" Rosé 2023, Lirac

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Domaine Maby "La Fermade" Rosé 2023, Lirac

£15.75 when you mix any 6+ bottles
£17.50 Single Bottle
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Here is a full bodied rosé made from a blend of Cinsault (80%) and Grenache (20%). The vineyards are in the Southern Rhône village of Lirac. The winemaker, Richard Maby, was named as the best winemaker in the region by Guide Hachette (aka the French wine bible) in 2021. 

This is a stylish shade of pale pink. The bouquet is bright berry fruit, the palate is full and fruity with undertones of rosehips and redcurrants.

It's a great food wine, pair it with a broad variety of foods from salmon to charcuterie, or try it with Chinese cuisine.

Quick Info

Bottle Size: 75cl
ABV: 12.5
Designation: AOC Lirac
BIN: BTL-0453
Current Stock: 143
Vegan: Yes
Vegetarian: Yes
Style: Rosé
Organic: Yes

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Rhône Valley, France

The Rhône Valley has been a hub of wine culture since ancient times. Viticulture arrived with the Greeks in the 4th century BC. But it was the Romans who really established the vineyards and reputation of the area using the Rhône as their highway through France.

The region's wines are known for their richness, depth, and complexity, and their ability to age beautifully. They many illustrious villages including Chateauneuf du Pape and Côte-Rôtie.

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Grenache / Garnacha

Found throughout northern Spain and southern France, there are three variants: Grenache Noir, Blanc and Gris. 

Grenache Noir is the most common. It is generally spicy, berry-flavored and soft on the palate. Complex and intense notes of blackcurrants, black cherries, black olives, coffee, gingerbread, honey, leather, black pepper, tar, spices, and roasted nuts can also be found.

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Cinsault

Cinsault is a fragrant and pretty grape. It can have lifted red berry aromas, like raspberry, strawberry and cherry, with floral violet notes. 

It is an important component of blends from Languedoc-Roussillon, the southern Rhône and even Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It adds freshness and fragrance to blends of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, and is also a major contributor to Provence rosé.

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Richard Maby, Domaine Maby

Domaine Maby nestles in the south of the Rhone Valley near Avignon. It has been in the Maby family for over seventy years. Each generation has worked with passion and character to enhance their heritage. The vineyards are all certified organic and are in the historic appellations of Lirac and Tavel.

When Richard took on the vineyards he did so with respect and humility, nurturing wines with rigour and precision to ensure a unique moment of pleasure.