Château de Montfaucon, Lirac Rouge 'Baron Louis', 2019

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AOC LiracGrenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvèdre15% This wine is named for the de Pin family ancestor who restored the château to its former, imposing glory. The grapes come from the best plots in Lirac across three different soils and vines reaching the venerable old age of 100. 80% of the wine is aged for 12 months in old French oak barrels before a further year in concrete. The wine is left in bottle for 2 years before release. Serious, dark morello cherry, dried herbs and iron-rich depth. Show more