📜 Lirac
An appellation on the right bank of the Rhône opposite Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Lirac is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: France. Part of: Southern Rhône.
Main grape varieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsaut. Wines made here: Red wine, White wine, Rosé, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Lirac ← main grape of ← 🍇 Mourvèdre → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Southern Rhône
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Grenache, 🍇 Syrah, 🍇 Mourvèdre, 🍇 Cinsaut
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Rosé
- Related to
- 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lirac?
Lirac is a wine area in this country: France.
Which grapes are used for Lirac wine?
Lirac wine is made mainly from these grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsaut.
What does the Lirac status mean?
Lirac is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
Similar
📜 Côtes du Rhône Villages · 📜 Ventoux · 📜 Vacqueyras · 📜 Coteaux Varois en Provence · 📜 Costières de Nîmes · 📜 Luberon
⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.