Climatic conditions on the west and east banks were broadly similar in 2019, and the Gard appellations display a similarly ripe, opulent style to its neighbours in the Vaucluse.
Scroll down to see Matt’s top Lirac & Tavel 2019 tasting notes and scores
Rodolphe des Pins of Château de Montfaucon says ‘it’s a great vintage – I was a bit surprised, I thought it would be more unbalanced.’
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See Matt’s top Lirac & Tavel 2019 tasting notes and scores
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