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      Château de Montfaucon Comtesse Madeleine Lirac Blanc 2019
      Côtes du Rhône, France
      $29.95 / bottle
      $359.40 / case of 12
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      Château de Montfaucon Lirac Mixed Case
      Côtes du Rhône,
      $372.40 / case of 12
      Château de Montfaucon Comtesse Madeleine Lirac Blanc 2019
      • White Wine
      • Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Picpoul
      • Organic, Vegan-Friendly
      • Dry
      • Full Bodied
      • 750ml
      • 13.50% alc./vol

      Château de Montfaucon Comtesse Madeleine Lirac Blanc 2019

      Côtes du Rhône, France
      $29.95per bottle ($359.40per case)
      12 bottles per case
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      Soft & Creamy

      Just across the Rhône river from the beautiful vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Lirac appellation extends over the low hills alongside the river.

      This is a blend of Marsanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Picpoul. The grapes are hand-picked and aged for 8 months in oak barrels.

      This wine is creamy and lush, with hints of honeyed tangerine, melon and lime. Backed by a palate that's medium to full-bodied, slowly fading in intensity on the finish. A great example of how deliciously amazing Lirac can be.

      What to drink with a Lirac Blanc? This wine and the mediterranean flavours of Bouillabaisse are a super match! It also pairs beautifully with poulet au citron et lavande (Lemon Lavender Chicken), another iconic recipe from the south of France.

      About the Winery

      Château de Montfaucon

      Just across the Rhone river from the beautiful vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the Lirac appellation extends itself on the low hills alongside the river. The history of Château de Montfaucon dates back to the 11th century when the castle's first tower was built. The castle's role in history was strategic; the Rhône River was the border between the French Kingdom and the Holy Roman German Empire. Montfaucon was one of many castles and fortresses along the Rhône River constructed to guard the border.

      Rodolphe de Pins took over the family estate of Montfaucon in 1995 and subsequently rebuilt the winery and began practicing sustainable agriculture. He honed his winemaking skills in Barossa at Henschke and Vieux Telegraphe in Châteauneuf du Pape before returning to Lirac, so needless to say, his familiarity with the local varieties is well established.


      Press Reviews

      Decanter

      90 points

      Distinctly nutty from the oak, macadamia, gently grilled elements to the fruit. Good acidity. Little touch of honeycomb on the finish. Acidity is balanced. Drinking window 2020 - 2022.