Product Description
91-93 pts Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
“The 2018 Lirac Via Secreta includes a healthy 40% Mourvèdre, with the rest of the assemblage evenly divided among Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah. While the nose is subdued, with just hints of cherries and mint, the palate is full-bodied, ripe and expansive, framed by silky tannins. It's almost creamy, yet vibrant at the same time, with a fresh, zesty finish.”
90 points Wine Enthusiast
"Loads of violet and lilac perfume accent fresh, primary blackberry and plum flavors in this irresistibly fruity blend of Mourvèdre (40%), Cinsault (20%), Grenache (20%) and Syrah (20%). It's not a deeply complex wine but voluptuous and immediately likable. Fine, feathery tannins and a touch of minerality linger on the finish. Ready now but should hold through 2024."
Vinous Reverie Notes
Chateau le Devoy Martine’s Via Secreta is one of the Rhone’s great values. Located just across the river from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, le Devoy Martine’s soils are distinct in their increased proportion of clay and limestone, perfect for producing a wine with silky tannins and velvety texture. Tasting Notes: aromas of roasted plums, succulent blackberries, black pepper, and lilac lead the charge, drawing you in for a sip, where the big payoff awaits. On the palate, dark fruit, accented by hints of fennel, wild rosemary and a velvety finish.
