"Also from the Domaine Grand Veneur, the 2011 Lirac Clos de Sixte is a blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre that reveals some potential. Deep, dusty, loamy soil notes intermixed with crushed rocks, spring flowers, red and black cherries are all present in this lush Lirac. Enjoy it over the next 5-6 years."
Wine Advocate (Issue #203, October 2012), 88-90 pts
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"Also from the Domaine Grand Veneur, the 2011 Lirac Clos de Sixte is a blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre that reveals some potential. Deep, dusty, loamy soil notes intermixed with crushed rocks, spring flowers, red and black cherries are all present in this lush Lirac. Enjoy it over the next 5-6 years."
"Bold, with thick, juicy layers of plum sauce, crushed boysenberry and melted licorice snap, laced with hints of pastis and ganache. Broad and fleshy through the finish. For the hedonist crowd. Drink now through 2014. 6,000 cases made. –JM"
"Firm, gritty tannins keep this wine’s ripe fruit in check, the flavors liqueur-like in their red- cherry intensity. Full and chocolaty, it’s a staunch red for drinking all winter long."
"Even richer, the Grand Veneur 2012 Lirac Clos de Sixte is comprised of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre that’s aged 16 months in 30% small barrels. It exhibits ripe, voluptuous notes of blackberry, licorice, underbrush and hints of minerality in a full-bodied, rich and textured profile. Drink it over the coming 7-8 years. Drink now-2022. -JD"