Alain Jaume – Clos de Sixte Lirac Rouge
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France
Rhone
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2020 (750ml) - 7 84585 00604 5
Origins France > Rhone
Appellation Lirac
Varietal Grenache
Cepage 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre
Winemaking Traditional wine-making in stainless still vats. Hand sorted bunches, crushed and destemmed grapes. Fermentation temperature : 30°C. 18 days of vatting with pigeages. Aging in concrete vats and French oak barrels (30%) for 16 months.
Aging 3-8 years after release
Markets California
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall An intense red garnet color.
Aromas On the nose, aromas of red and black ripe fruit (kirsch and wild blackberry).
Mouthfeel mouth is full, with aromas of blackcurrant liqueur and spice
Selling Point made with organic grapes
Sustainability Certified Organic
The Story
Domaine Clos de Sixte is a single vineyard Lirac made by the Jaume Family. They purchased the property in 2003.
About Alain Jaume
Brand Story
Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the commune of Orange, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826. Founded by Mathieu Jaume, the Domaine is now run by the 5th and 6th generations of Jaumes: Alain Jaume & his children Christophe, Sébastien, and Hélène.
Brand Story
Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, in the commune of Orange, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826. Founded by Mathieu Jaume, the Domaine is now run by the 5th and 6th generations of Jaumes: Alain Jaume & his children Christophe, Sébastien, and Hélène.
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