Domaine Duseigneur Antarès Lirac 2016

Domaine History

Domaine Duseigneur describes a five-generation family tradition. Bernard Duseigneur took charge of the estate in 2002, continuing the work of his father Jean and brother Frédéric; Philippe Faure-Brac has been an associate since 2007.

Terroir

The producer’s current Antarès page describes a parcel selection from north-facing hillsides at the western edge of the Lirac appellation, at 160 m altitude, on deep sand and sandstone. This description is not presented as an archived 2016 technical sheet.

Winemaking

The producer’s current cuvée page describes fully destemmed fruit and separate vinification of Grenache and Mourvèdre with natural yeasts. Exact-vintage corroboration for Antarès 2016 reports Grenache aged in cement and Mourvèdre aged in older demi-muids for 12 months.

Tasting Notes

No producer tasting note specific to Antarès 2016 was located. The tasting note currently shown on the producer page is explicitly for 2014 and is not transferred to this vintage.

A 2016 Lirac made from 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre; exact alcohol and producer tasting details remain unconfirmed.

Pairing

No producer pairing guidance specific to Antarès 2016 was located, so no exact food-pairing claim is included.