Mordoree, Lirac Reine Bois Rouge Brut Zero It has to be the

It has to be the finest Matallana to date

Give it two or three more years in the bottle

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

(89-92)/2034+

Mordoree, Lirac Reine Bois Rouge Brut Zero It has to be theI 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.