Chateau de Segries Chateau de Segries Lirac Cuvee Reservee 2009

This is a wonderful Rhocirc;ne blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 5% Mourvegrave;dre and 5% Carignan from 40 year old vines. A deep crimson color is followed by blueberry and forest aromas. Upon the palate are lusty flavors of black cherry and black pepper. The wine is muscular yet balanced, with a long lasting finish. Have a nice juicy steak with this one!

This ripe red shows a slightly raisined edge to its linzer torte, plum sauce and crushed cherry fruit. Licorice and spice notes mark the lightly firm finish. Drink now through 2012.

The 1999 Cuvée Reservée (check out the terrific label) displays a dense dark ruby color in addition to gobs of Provençal herb-infused, black cherry and kirsch liqueur notes. It also has a creamy, juicy, succulent texture, and a spicy, ripe, medium-bodied finish. There are no hard edges to this richly fruity, complex wine. Drink it over the next 5-6 years.

The dense ruby/purple-colored 2001 Lirac Cuvée Réservée possesses acidity and sweet fruit. It offers plenty of purity, zesty acidity, and a cooler-climate personality (September was cold throughout France).

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 4ndash;5 years.

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 is a wonderful Rhône blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% Carignan from 40 year old vines. A deep crimson color is followed by blueberry and forest aromas. Upon the palate are lusty flavors of black cherry and black pepper. The wine is muscular yet balanced, with a long lasting finish. Have a nice juicy steak with this one!