NAME
 
Pierres Vivantes
 

 
 AOC Cru Lirac
 

 
COLOUR
 
 Red
 

 
 VINTAGE
 
 2022
 

 
 GRAPE VARIETIES
 
 Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault
 

 
 TERROIR
 
 Sandy hillsides, terrace of small pebbles mixed with a sandy subsoil.
 

 
 VINIFICATION
 
 Manual harvest
 
 Vinification without sulfites
 
 Unfined, Unfiltered
 

 
 SPECIFICATIONS
 
 Alcohol content (% vol.): 14.5
 

 
 CERTIFICATIONS
 
 Organic Agriculture
 
 Natural Method Wine
 

 
 PRESS
 

 
La Revue des Vins de France 90/100 (2022)
 

 
 It smells of fresh grapes, even raspberry coulis. An aromatic elegance that precedes a fruit in a "natural" and lively spirit. A wine with a smooth texture, delicious. A pure delight.
 

 
 Decanter 93/100 (2023)
 

 
 Gorgeously expressive herbal freshness on the nose. There's a tangy, slightly balsamic edge to the forest berry fruit, zingy acidity and an overall sense of vibrancy; a wine very much in technicolour. Crisp, fresh tannic frame, this is so expressive and smashable; it has lots to say. Reductive and slightly stinky on opening, so give it a good decant.
 

 
 Jancis Robinson 16/20 (2023)
 

 
 A bright and pure nose with blue fruits and cocoa. Such energy here with an engaging palate of blueberry, mulberry and a real purity. Rounded and ripe succulent tannins that balance really well with the fresh zesty acidity. Delicious.
 

 
 We are going to taste (Dominique Hutin) **(*)
 

 

 
 The Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault summoned in bottles have been used to create a red with chocolate tannins, integrated richness and a fresh tea finish. The exact opposite of the "Nique les Clones" vintage, this vintage does not hide its "Rhône" origins. Sunny without excess, still very young, it can be enjoyed today after a long decanting and tomorrow after a sleep in the cellar.