Rocca Maura – Terra Ancestra 2016 – Lirac

Rocca Maura – Terra Ancestra 2016 – Lirac

The nose is aromatic, (very) slightly tight and offers intensity, a small freshness as well as depthness. It reveals notes of vanilla, fleshy blackberry, crushed strawberry associated with small notes of Cuben pepper, caramelized oak as well as small touches of olive and garrigue (olive tree…). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, juicy, mineral, fine and offers tension, a fine fat, a beautiful mineral frame, freshness as well as a beautiful juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy raspberry, ripe / fleshy cherry and small notes of cassis, blackberry associated with touches of olive, laurel, racy minerality as well as discreet toasted hints, vanilla and licorice. Tannins are finely firm and (very) slightly dry. There are small touches of cocoa on the finish / persistence. There is a very discreet touch of almond on the aftertaste.

Note (Score): 15+/20

Note (Score): 89-90/100

Date de dégustation (Tasting date): 05/2018

Dégustateur (Wine Critic): Choukroun Chicheportiche Jonathan

Type d'agriculture (Agriculture): Agriculture Raisonnée (Sustainable Agriculture)

Type (Kind): Rouge (Red)

Format dégusté (Tasted bottle size): Bouteille (Bottle)

En Primeur (EnPrimeur): Non (No)


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