Chateau de Montfaucon Lirac Rose 2019
The history of Château de Montfaucon dates back to the 11th century when the 1st tower of the Château was built. In 1520, the first Montfaucon wines were made in the cellar at the foot of the Château. It was in the 18th century that the history of the family began with Joseph Gabriel de Pertuis who became Baron de Montfaucon and his son launched wine production. Since 1995, Rodolphe de Pins has owned the 60 hectares of the vineyard. The blend of 5 grape varieties is perfectly made to offer a rosé intended for haute cuisine. This cuvée is recognized in the international press. Grape varieties: 30% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 25% Mourvèdre, 10% Carignan, 10% Clairette. Intense notes of wild strawberries, yellow peaches, verbena and white pepper. Elegant structure. Fluid, fresh and perfectly balanced on aromas of raspberries, currants and plums blending in the middle of the palate. The finish is fresh with notes of lime zest and then the lingering aromas of wild strawberries return.
