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Lilac Wine

‘’Lilac Wine’’ is a song written and composed by James Shelton in 1950 and interpreted since by a number of artists such as Nina Simone or Jeff Buckley. It is also a homage from Jeff, a fan of jazz, to his father, amateur of mature Moulin-àVent wines.

Grape varieties

70% Grenache / 30% Syrah

Origin

France / Roussillon / Vallée de l’Agly

Nuance, aroma & taste

Transparent garnet-red.

Blackberry, plum, liquorice and earth aromas together with some mineral notes.

A rich and intense wine, well-balanced with a beautiful notes of pepper, black cherries, wilderness and leather.

Pairing

Serve with mixed grills, piquillos peppers, or a leg of lamb...

Recommendations

Serve at 16°C
Aging potential: At least 10 years.

Lilac Wine by Jeff Carrel vin rouge

Awards

2021

  • Report Matthew Stubb: 91/100

  • Tasted Wine Andreas Larsson: 91/100
  • James Suckling: 90/100
  • Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition: Gold Medal
  • Frankfurt International Trophy: Gold Medal
  • Grenache du Monde: Gold Medal

2019

  • Robert Parker: 88-90/100

2018

  • Robert Parker: 89-91/100

  • Gilbert & Gaillard: Gold Medal

2017

  • Jeb Dunnuck: 90 - 92/100
  • Robert Parker: 90-92 /100
  • Wine Enthusiast: 91/100

  • Gilbert & Gaillard: Gold Medal

2016

  • Jeb Dunnuck: 91/100
  • Wine Enthusiast: 91/100

  • Gilbert & Gaillard: Gold Medal

2015

  • Jeb Dunnuck: 92/100
  • Gilbert & Gaillard: Gold Medal

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