{"title":"CHÂTEAU DE MONTFAUCON","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau de Montfaucon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historic family estate in \u003cstrong\u003eLirac\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right bank of the Rhône, opposite Châteauneuf-du-Pape, crafting elegant, \u003cstrong\u003eterroir-driven\u003c\/strong\u003e wines from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted in diverse soils of galets roulés, limestone, sand and red sandstone, with gentle concrete vinification delivering depth, silky texture and refined \u003cstrong\u003esouthern Rhône\u003c\/strong\u003e character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lirac-baron-louis-2019","title":"BARON LOUIS 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e PDO LIRAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties: \u003c\/strong\u003e60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 5% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis emblematic wine from Chateau de Montfaucon comes from old vines planted across the diverse terroirs of Lirac, located on the right bank of the Rhone River, directly opposite Chateauneuf du Pape. The vineyards are rooted in a mosaic of soils including rolled pebbles, limestone, red sandstone and sand, combining concentration, freshness, structure and aromatic finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 hl \/ ha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eFermentation typically takes place in concrete vats, a method widely used at Château de Montfaucon to allow for gentle extraction and thermal stability. The wine undergoes a relatively long maceration, enabling a progressive extraction of color, tannins and aromatic compounds, resulting in the wine’s characteristic depth and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe wine is aged for 12 months in seasoned old casks and neutral barrels. This elevage is designed to preserve the aromatic purity of the Grenache while gently refining the tannic structure and adding layers of spice and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e A lot of iron-edged mineral notes underline the flavors of dried rose, brambly red fruit, dusty earth and toasted alder in this beautiful red. Tobacco lea\u003cbr\u003ef and mocha chime in, while menthol and black pepper add freshness. Full in body, with fine-grained tannins stitching everything together. Shows good harmony now and impressive definition. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvèdre.\u003c\/i\u003e - Wine Spectator 92 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/8380\/0087\/files\/IMG_3533.jpg?v=1774279134\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Montfaucon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44822989701143,"sku":"19CDMBAL1275","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/8380\/0087\/files\/Photoroom_20260323_135933.png?v=1774270797"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/8380\/0087\/collections\/IMG_3533.jpg?v=1774279218","url":"https:\/\/www.gbswines.com\/collections\/chateau-montfaucon.oembed","provider":"Great Blue Sea Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}