Henri de Lanzac

The Place Henri de Lanzac purchased the domaine in 1994 from Count Henri de Régis, the founder of the Lirac AOC. That transfer tied a working estate to one of the appellation’s defining names, and de Lanzac’s first move after buying it was to begin improving the quality of the wine. The raw material comes from the Vallongue plateau, a site defined by wind and by rounded stones that store heat during the day. Between Lirac and Tavel, the vineyard setting gives the estate a practical grammar: sun, air, stone, ripeness, and restraint in the cellar. Having owned the property since 1994, de Lanzac is associated with A.O.C. wines that include Tavel Rosé, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Lirac Rouge, and Lirac Blanc. Those bottlings are described as some of the best values in the estate’s portfolio, with the same set of releases carrying the domaine’s main Southern Rhône identity.

The Method The method is agricultural before it is enological. Ségriès reduces yields to focus on quality, uses short pruning, restricts conventional fertilizers, and harvests mainly by hand. In the cellar, the wines are vinified traditionally, with an emphasis on Grenache. That choice links the domaine’s reds and rosé to a grape that can carry Southern Rhône warmth without losing the rounded texture associated with the estate. The resulting wines are described through body, warmth, and roundness. Those are physical qualities: the sense of weight across the palate, the ripe fruit carried by the site, and the soft curve that comes from the Grenache-centered style.

The Range The estate’s A.O.C. range includes Tavel Rosé, Côtes du Rhône Rouge, Lirac Rouge, and Lirac Blanc. Together, they place de Lanzac’s work across both sides of the Rhône color spectrum, from rosé and white to Grenache-based reds. Henri de Lanzac Lirac Château de Ségriès Cuvée Réservée 2022 is a red still wine from France, the Southern Rhône, and the Lirac appellation, with Grenache as the primary grape. It is the clearest named Lirac release tied to his work at the estate. Henri de Lanzac Côtes du Rhône Château de Ségriès 2022 is also a red still wine from France and the Southern Rhône, this time under the Côtes du Rhône appellation. Grenache leads the blend, with Syrah, Cinsault, and Carignan listed as the other grapes. Segries Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2023 gives the blend in exact proportions: 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, and 10% Carignan. It is described as ripe, rich, and round, with black raspberry, white pepper, and spice flavors.