Lirac - La Relève - 2022 - Jean-Baptiste & Francois Lafond - 0,75L

A precise and refined white wine, balancing freshness, fruit, and elegance.

📋 Characteristics

Producer: Jean-Baptiste & François Lafond
Vintage: 2022
Ageing: Careful vinification preserving the fruit’s purity and aromatic freshness
Appearance: Pale yellow with golden highlights, bright and crystalline

🍇 Tasting Notes

Nose: Delicate and expressive, with citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit), crisp white fruits (green apple, pear), and a subtle floral touch. A discreet minerality and a hint of butteriness round out the bouquet.
Palate: Fresh and elegant, with balanced acidity that lends tension and length. The texture is silky and vibrant, revealing ripe fruit, citrus zest, and a saline edge.
Finish: Long and precise, underscored by a subtle minerality and refreshing energy.

🍴 Food Pairings

🦞 Oysters, langoustines, ceviche
🐟 Sole meunière, roasted sea bass
🍗 Supreme of chicken with morels, mushroom risotto
🧀 Fresh goat cheese, young Comté, Brie de Meaux

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now for its freshness and brilliance, or cellar for 3 to 5 years for added complexity and roundness.

🌡 Serving Temperature: 10-12°C, ideally lightly chilled to reveal its finesse.

🏰 About the Domaine Jean-Baptiste & François Lafond

The Domaine Jean-Baptiste & François Lafond is renowned for meticulous work in the vineyard and cellar, ensuring expressive, balanced wines that respect their terroir. “La Relève” is a cuvée that perfectly embodies their commitment to elegance and authenticity.