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Cuvée Reservée

Château de Ségriès

Lirac · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Grenache · Syrah
Country
France
Region
Lirac
Appellation
Lirac
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast red meats · lamb · game meats · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201086 pts

    A hint of nail polish or paint thinner prevents this wine from scoring higher. It's full-bodied, with ample dark fruit, but that slight off note strips some of the texture from the midpalate. The finish is warm, with a hint of black licorice.

  • 200990 pts

    Full bodied and heavily extracted, this is a dark, plummy wine with almost chewy tannins on the finish. Yet the aromas remain fresh and floral, nicely accented by coffee and spice. Drink now–2017

  • 199987 pts

    Not quite as impressive as the wonderful 1998, this blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah features solid black-cherry fruit and hints of smoke but seems a bit compact, with firm structure. Still, the persistent finish and reasonable depth suggest it will show better in a couple of…