Mordoree, Lirac Reine Bois Rouge Brut Zero Gaja’s Langhe wines incorporate a

Gaja’s Langhe wines incorporate a small percentage of Barbera

Subtle wood spice notes highlight the reserved

A pungent nose of wood and reduction dominate the underlying fruit today

The palate is seamless and pure

The round yet nicely detailed middle weight flavors are not especially dense

Mordoree, Lirac Reine Bois Rouge Brut Zero Gaja’s Langhe wines incorporate aI 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.