{"product_id":"alain-jaume-domaine-du-clos-de-sixte-lirac-2022","title":"Alain Jaume “Domaine du Clos de Sixte\" Lirac 2022 (Email Sale, Arrives 8\/28)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/b\u003e: 15.0 %\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape(s)\u003c\/b\u003e: 50 % Grenache, 35 % Syrah, 15 % Mourvèdre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c\/b\u003e: Lirac, Southern Rhône Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Deep, intense garnet color. The nose is powerful and complex, revealing aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry, and crème de cacao, layered with classic Southern Rhône notes of licorice, black pepper, and \"garrigue\" (wild Mediterranean herbs). On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, with concentrated dark fruit flavors supported by fine-grained, elegant tannins. The finish is long and warming, with lingering notes of spice and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes\u003c\/b\u003e: Domaine du Clos de Sixte is often cited as one of the top expressions of the Lirac AOC, which sits just across the Rhône River from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The vintage benefited from the estate’s plateau of \"galets roulés\" (large rounded pebbles), which store heat during the day and release it at night. This organic wine was aged for 14 months, with 30% in French oak barrels and 70% in concrete vats to maintain a balance between structural depth and pure fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e: A robust partner for grilled lamb chops with rosemary, venison stew, beef brisket, or hearty lentil dishes. It also pairs exceptionally well with aged hard cheeses like Comté or Manchego.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Story\u003c\/b\u003e: Since 1826, the Jaume family has been rooted in the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Alain Jaume and his children, Christophe, Sébastien, and Hélène, manage the estate with a commitment to organic viticulture (certified Agriculture Biologique). Their \"Domaine du Clos de Sixte\" highlights the potential of the Lirac terroir, proving it can produce wines with the same power, elegance, and longevity as those of its more famous neighbors across the river.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kysela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50247076970753,"sku":"784585006045","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0149\/9247\/4212\/files\/1057-img1-1_1_cd97679b-f62a-45d9-a282-a18d1af3b404.png?v=1787844328","url":"https:\/\/arrowine.com\/products\/alain-jaume-domaine-du-clos-de-sixte-lirac-2022","provider":"Arrowine \u0026 Cheese","version":"1.0","type":"link"}