Chateau La Genestiere - Lirac 'Chateau' Red 2022

Grape

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Tasting notes

The 2022 Château La Genestière Lirac Red is a silky, medium-to-full-bodied Southern Rhône blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, with a deep red color and purple highlights, an expressive nose of dark and ripe red fruits mixed with sweet spices, and a balanced palate highlighted by smoky, smooth, melted tannins.

Deep, intense red with vivid purple reflections. The nose is expressive, showing black fruits (black cherry, blackberry) and ripe red berries layered with sweet spices, pepper, and a subtle floral violet hint.

Frank and direct on entry, the mouthfeel is silky, round, and rich yet driven by finesse and freshness. Flavors of ripe red and black fruit are complemented by warm spice, cinnamon, cedar, and faint smoky or earthy undertones, with fine, soft, well-integrated tannins leading to an elegant, harmonious, lingering finish.

More About The Winery

Château la Genestière is the living memory of the history of the Avignon region. Indeed, in the 16th century the domain was a silkworm farm. The body of water, which was used to supply the mill for silk weaving, still attests to this today. Textile broom (Spanish broom) was cultivated there. In the 18th century this sericulture activity employed 15,000 people in Avignon, France was then the world’s leading exporter of silk.

The winemaking history of the estate began in 1930, following the decline of sericulture. In 1994 Jean-Claude and Raphaël Garcin bought the Domaine, whose reputation in France and abroad was already considerable. Then, over the years, work, perseverance and know-how have made it possible to add the Domaines Saint-Anthelme, Les Ramières and Longval to the Domaine de La Genestière, to now cover the prestigious appellations of Tavel, Châteauneuf du Pape, Lirac and Côtes du Rhône.

In 2015, the estate was bought by Christian Latouche, already owner of two estates in Les Baux de Provence, to continue to promote the exceptional heritage of Château la Genestière.