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Rhone Valley

Château de Montfaucon - Lirac - Comtesse Madeleine - Blanc - 2021

Characteristics

Country / Region: Rhône Valley

Vintage: 2021

Name: AOP Lirac

Grape variety: 40% Marsanne, 35% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc, 5% Picpoul

Alcohol: 13.5 vol.

Color: White

Capacity: 75 cl

AWARDS

Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee

Wine:

The 2021 white Lirac Comtesse Madeleine is the first certified organic vintage of the estate. This exemplary cuvée combines Marsanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, and Picpoul. Fermented and aged in barrels for eight months, this fresh and elegant white wine reveals a delicate nose of white flowers intertwined with sweet notes of honey, almond, verbena, and pear. The palate delivers constant freshness, remarkable finesse, tension, and smoothness. Rated 93/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Direct pressing followed by cold settling for 18 to 24 hours. Fermentation and aging in barrels of 1 to 6 wines for 8 months before bottling at the estate. Aged in bottle for 6 months before marketing.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Fine, delicate aromas of fresh apricot and subtle notes of jasmine and white tea, underlined by a hint of toast.

Palate:

Fresh and supple, this wine delivers a fine balance of complexity and finesse. The structure is supple and structured, with a velvety texture and well-controlled acidity.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Poultry stuffed with chanterelles, scallop and lemon skewer, goat's cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

For over 6 years, we have introduced you to this gem of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with vineyards on the most beautiful terroirs, including the fabulous plateau of La Crau. Château de Montfaucon offers one of this legendary vineyard's most interesting and accomplished expressions.

In the Lirac appellation it also manages, with the same care, to offer the best of the Mediterranean by crafting fresh and elegant reds and whites, without an excess of power.