LIRAC

[bldrstan]

Hi; Im new to this. On the radio this weekend a wine buff just returned from France and was talking about a french wine from the southern rhone district called LIRAC. He claimed that it was as good as Chateau Neuf du Pape, but at half the price. As I like Chateau Neuf and other Cote du Rhones I was wondering if anybody has some knowledge of this wine, and their opinion.

Thank you,
Stan

[Bucko]

I have not had many, similar to Cotes du Rhone, and not nearly as good as CdP IMHO. It is a nice region to seek out value sippers.

[Thomas]

Lirac is good for its value/price ratio; comparing it with Chateauneuf du Papes is an exercise in futility. Once again, wine is subjective.

[Drew]

Lirac is a large appellation on the right bank of the southern Rhone. I find the wines to be soft and fruity and much lighter than the wines of CDP...nice values can be found but no match for CDP IMHO.

Drew

[wondersofwine]

Good choice for those who prefer fruitier (less dry seeming) wines.