Château de Montfaucon
Baron Louis Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
OK, I’ve posted on these “older” Baron Louis CdR from Montfaucon before, not certain the exact year that Rodolphe (Rudi) des Pins sought DOC for this cuvée as Lirac (2014??), but my understanding is that the earlier vintages were also (mostly? all?) Lirac grapes (dating back to 1998, at least, since you KNOW I likely still have a bottle of that 1998)!! Anyway, label says 40% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 10% Carignan, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Counoise.
At age 18, this would give a heck of a lot of older Gigondas/CdP a run for their money, lovely color, still quite youthful and structured, quite a long finish, my congrats to Rudi (who is my brother’s close friend, but I consider Rudi a friend as well, plus I’ve been in the historic, 1,000-year-old Chateau de Montfaucon on the Lirac side of the Rhone River across from the vineyards of CdP).
A poor man’s CdP, it’s that complex and age-worthy!!
OK, I’ve posted on these “older” Baron Louis CdR from Montfaucon before, not certain the exact year that Rodolphe (Rudi) des Pins sought DOC for this cuvée as Lirac (2014??), but my understanding is that the earlier vintages were also (mostly? all?) Lirac grapes (dating back to 1998, at least, since you KNOW I likely still have a bottle of that 1998)!! Anyway, label says 40% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 10% Carignan, 10% Mourvedre, 10% Counoise.
At age 18, this would give a heck of a lot of older Gigondas/CdP a run for their money, lovely color, still quite youthful and structured, quite a long finish, my congrats to Rudi (who is my brother’s close friend, but I consider Rudi a friend as well, plus I’ve been in the historic, 1,000-year-old Chateau de Montfaucon on the Lirac side of the Rhone River across from the vineyards of CdP).
A poor man’s CdP, it’s that complex and age-worthy!!
Dark fruits and just absolutely lovely balance, seems the most youthful of all the CdRs we tried tonight (actually, it is, but dramatically so!!), medium-long finish, very fine CdR!!
Dark fruits and just absolutely lovely balance, seems the most youthful of all the CdRs we tried tonight (actually, it is, but dramatically so!!), medium-long finish, very fine CdR!!
Dec 31st, 2022Initially this shows a little green (asparagus?) note aromatically, but really pure red and black fruit and structure on palate, medium-long finish, still on the upside!!
Initially this shows a little green (asparagus?) note aromatically, but really pure red and black fruit and structure on palate, medium-long finish, still on the upside!!
Dec 31st, 2022En Magnum, purchased from le Petit Baron de Montfaucon at the winery. Absolutely lovely and still should develop, nowadays Rudi (des Pins) labels this as a Lirac, lovely balance, medium-long finish, wonderful CdR!!
En Magnum, purchased from le Petit Baron de Montfaucon at the winery. Absolutely lovely and still should develop, nowadays Rudi (des Pins) labels this as a Lirac, lovely balance, medium-long finish, wonderful CdR!!
Aug 27th, 2022Lovely, mature Cotes du Rhône, medium-bodied, medium finish, very nice!!
Lovely, mature Cotes du Rhône, medium-bodied, medium finish, very nice!!
Sep 18th, 2018
Glad I’m stocked up. So soft after some time. Def get them cherries. Paired with that cast iron filet.
Glad I’m stocked up. So soft after some time. Def get them cherries. Paired with that cast iron filet.
Sep 8th, 2018
Back in 2009 Jancis R wrote "...considerable ripe fruit character and quite a bit of dry tannin on the finish." Eight years on here's my suggestion--decant for at least an hour...definitely cellar temp...forget the fancy wine glasses. (You choose the hearty red meat dish.) This ain't no sipping wine.
Back in 2009 Jancis R wrote "...considerable ripe fruit character and quite a bit of dry tannin on the finish." Eight years on here's my suggestion--decant for at least an hour...definitely cellar temp...forget the fancy wine glasses. (You choose the hearty red meat dish.) This ain't no sipping wine.
Aug 8th, 2017(16/20) Аромат сливового и вишнёвого джема, ежевики, шоколада и мускатного ореха. Тельное с довольно высокой кислотностью и мягкими танинами. Очень неплохо. #DVR2017
(16/20) Аромат сливового и вишнёвого джема, ежевики, шоколада и мускатного ореха. Тельное с довольно высокой кислотностью и мягкими танинами. Очень неплохо. #DVR2017
May 1st, 2017
Earthy noes, barnyard, dampness, very nice Rhone fruit, drinking really well right now, smooth and perfect for a summer BBQ.
Earthy noes, barnyard, dampness, very nice Rhone fruit, drinking really well right now, smooth and perfect for a summer BBQ.
Jul 5th, 2015