DOMAINE CROZE GRANIER
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, SOUTHERN RHÔNE VALLEY
Since 1895, five generations of Domaine Croze-Granier’s family have produced wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in France, those surrounding the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Croze-Granier’s vineyards are mostly composed of old vines whose wide variety of grapes -- from Grenache and Syrah to Roussanne and Viognier -- are vinified traditionally to become a range of structured and aromatic red, white and rosé wines.
Furthermore, the domaine’s winemaker, Laurent Cortinas, converted to organic winemaking in 2012 and has since guaranteed lively, all natural wines, innovatively reflecting 2,000+ years of winemaking tradition.
Domaine Croze-Granier's expressive, ready-to-drink wines were the inspiration for Marcus Brothers to provide otherwise unavailable high-quality French wines to tables across the US.
Furthermore, the domaine’s winemaker, Laurent Cortinas, converted to organic winemaking in 2012 and has since guaranteed lively, all natural wines, innovatively reflecting 2,000+ years of winemaking tradition.
Domaine Croze-Granier's expressive, ready-to-drink wines were the inspiration for Marcus Brothers to provide otherwise unavailable high-quality French wines to tables across the US.
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Southern Rhône Valley
APPELLATIONS
Lirac AOC
Côtes-du-Rhône AOC
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
France
REGION
Southern Rhône Valley
APPELLATIONS
Lirac AOC
Côtes-du-Rhône AOC
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
OUR SELECTION
Lirac 2016
ROSÉPale rose color. In the nose, red berry notes, such as red currant and raspberry. A nice balance on the palate with notes of licorice.
APPELLATION
Lirac AOC
SOIL TYPE
Clay-limestone
VINE AGE
15 years
VINEYARD AREA
7.4 acres
Lirac AOC
SOIL TYPE
Clay-limestone
VINE AGE
15 years
VINEYARD AREA
7.4 acres
PRODUCTION
1,500 bottles - 125 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Alone or with seafood, chicken.
VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand. Saignée (Bleeding). Fermentation at 64°F for 18-21 days, stainless steel vats.
1,500 bottles - 125 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Alone or with seafood, chicken.
VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand. Saignée (Bleeding). Fermentation at 64°F for 18-21 days, stainless steel vats.
Lirac 2015
REDA red with garnet reflections. Red and darker fruit – strawberry, blackberry and black currant – mix on the nose. The palate is very concentrated, fruity and well-balanced.
APPELLATION
Lirac AOC
SOIL TYPE
Clay-limestone
VINE AGE
15 years
VINEYARD AREA
7.4 acres
Lirac AOC
SOIL TYPE
Clay-limestone
VINE AGE
15 years
VINEYARD AREA
7.4 acres
PRODUCTION
8,000 btls - 666 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Starters with meats and rich sauces. Cheese.
VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand, de-stemmed. Maceration at 82°F for 15-21 days, concrete tanks.
8,000 btls - 666 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Starters with meats and rich sauces. Cheese.
VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand, de-stemmed. Maceration at 82°F for 15-21 days, concrete tanks.
Lirac 'Bel Air' 2014
REDThe color has shades of crushed strawberry. At first, the nose has spicy notes of pepper and laurel with just a few notes of black currant. The finish is long and round on the palate. Will age 5-6 years.
APPELLATION
Lirac AOC
SOIL TYPE
Clay-limestone & pebbles
VINE AGE
65 years
VINEYARD AREA
3.7 acres
Lirac AOC
SOIL TYPE
Clay-limestone & pebbles
VINE AGE
65 years
VINEYARD AREA
3.7 acres
PRODUCTION
2,000 btls - 166 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Poultry or pastas with rich sauces.
VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand, de-stemmed. Fermentation in concrete tanks. Maceration at 82°F for 15-21 days. Aged in French oak barrels
2,000 btls - 166 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Poultry or pastas with rich sauces.
VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand, de-stemmed. Fermentation in concrete tanks. Maceration at 82°F for 15-21 days. Aged in French oak barrels
Lirac 'Sisyphe' 2014
REDDark color. The nose has clear red fruit, followed by spicy notes of licorice. Silky, lengthy tannins on the palate. Will age 5-7 years.
Lirac 'Sisyphe' 2015
REDBright, intense fruit. Less production in 2016 due to hotter and drier summer results in a more concentrated vintage.
APPELLATION
Lirac AOC
SOIL TYPE
Sand-limestone
VINE AGE
25 years
VINEYARD AREA
1 acre
Lirac AOC
SOIL TYPE
Sand-limestone
VINE AGE
25 years
VINEYARD AREA
1 acre
PRODUCTION
2,000 btls - 166 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Grilled lamb, oven-roasted chicken.
VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand. Fermentation at 82°F, fiber-glass tanks.
2,000 btls - 166 cases/year
FOOD PAIRING
Grilled lamb, oven-roasted chicken.
VINIFICATION
Harvested, sorted by hand. Fermentation at 82°F, fiber-glass tanks.