Château de Montfaucon

Baron Louis Cru Des Côtes du Rhône Lirac Red Rhone Blend

9.0146 ratings
9.020 pro ratings
Lirac, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Adam Kincaid

This is a dangerous and powerful rose. Crazy fun blend too: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Carignan and Clairette. Can they fit more in there? Sheesh….

It’s abundance of grape varieties can only be matched by its flavor varieties. Whereas most roses are 1-3 flavors, there are about 7 or 8 unique fruits and compounds here. Strawberry, cherry, watermelon, mint… you name it I bet you can find it.

This is a dangerous and powerful rose. Crazy fun blend too: Grenache, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Carignan and Clairette. Can they fit more in there? Sheesh….

It’s abundance of grape varieties can only be matched by its flavor varieties. Whereas most roses are 1-3 flavors, there are about 7 or 8 unique fruits and compounds here. Strawberry, cherry, watermelon, mint… you name it I bet you can find it.

Jul 11th, 2021
Austin Baird

Burnt sugar on the nose, bright currant and strawberry

Burnt sugar on the nose, bright currant and strawberry

Nov 29th, 2018
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2014 - grenache, cinsault and syrah, morello cherries in smell, power in taste - at restaurant Monarh in Tilburg #magnum #lirac

Vintage 2014 - grenache, cinsault and syrah, morello cherries in smell, power in taste - at restaurant Monarh in Tilburg #magnum #lirac

Oct 20th, 2017
Eric Hwang

From an estate just a stone's throw across the river from highly esteemed vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape. The winemaker, Rodolphe de Pins, is a UC Davis grad and one of the former winemakers from Vieux Telegraphe. This wine's pedigree and classic style shows through. Complex and layered with notes of cherry, blackberry, garrigue, and pepper. It continues to bloom with another layer of floral, pine needles, and cedar. Lingering tannins and vibrant acidity polish the lustrous finish. The 2010 vintage was exceptional for the Southern Rhone, this wine included.

From an estate just a stone's throw across the river from highly esteemed vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape. The winemaker, Rodolphe de Pins, is a UC Davis grad and one of the former winemakers from Vieux Telegraphe. This wine's pedigree and classic style shows through. Complex and layered with notes of cherry, blackberry, garrigue, and pepper. It continues to bloom with another layer of floral, pine needles, and cedar. Lingering tannins and vibrant acidity polish the lustrous finish. The 2010 vintage was exceptional for the Southern Rhone, this wine included.

2 people found it helpfulJan 20th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.9

Very nice acidity with some fresh sour red fruit notes. Enough body to satisfy. This wine should really sit for another 4 years to uncover the complexity under neath the tannins and broaden the mid palate.

Very nice acidity with some fresh sour red fruit notes. Enough body to satisfy. This wine should really sit for another 4 years to uncover the complexity under neath the tannins and broaden the mid palate.

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2015
Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

Great #Rhone #wine. Love this producer, and this was the first taste of the #Lirac. Smooth deep cherry, but not stewed. Balance. I like how the palate finishes light and lifting with brighter red fruits. Plenty of character for the price!

Great #Rhone #wine. Love this producer, and this was the first taste of the #Lirac. Smooth deep cherry, but not stewed. Balance. I like how the palate finishes light and lifting with brighter red fruits. Plenty of character for the price!

Dec 3rd, 2016
Geoff Troup

Sales Eder Brothers, Cellar Fine Wines

8.9

Dusty, smoky, lots of pepper. A hint of ripe grapes in the front. Lovely. Wish I was patient enough to try it tomorrow.

Dusty, smoky, lots of pepper. A hint of ripe grapes in the front. Lovely. Wish I was patient enough to try it tomorrow.

Mar 10th, 2016
S C O T T  S H E L D E N

Really tasty

Really tasty

Mar 28th, 2014
Jade Hallett

Silky and strong tannin

Silky and strong tannin

Mar 24th, 2014
Christopher Parks

Sommelier Per Diem Restaurant

10

Lirac! The wife would love it! 2010 Baron Louis

Lirac! The wife would love it! 2010 Baron Louis

Nov 26th, 2013