Château de Montfaucon
Vin de Madame la Comtesse de Montfaucon Clairette
Rhône, France
Very rich and complex. Was expecting a basic lirac Blanc but this was much more. Very nice.
Very rich and complex. Was expecting a basic lirac Blanc but this was much more. Very nice.
Jul 30th, 2022
Very intense mineral and floral aromas and flavors in this lovely Lirac blanc, depth and complexity from the old vines really show in the long, lingering finish, drinking beautifully tonight!
Very intense mineral and floral aromas and flavors in this lovely Lirac blanc, depth and complexity from the old vines really show in the long, lingering finish, drinking beautifully tonight!
Apr 6th, 2026
This was even better on day 2 Notes from K&L, 88-acre estate, Château de Montfaucon sits just across the Rhône River from the esteemed vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is owned and operated by Rodolphe de Pins, a UC Davis graduate and former member of the winemaking staff at Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe. Over the years, Château de Montfaucon has developed a HUGE following among both our staff and customers.The vines for the Mme la Comtesse vineyard were planted in the 1870s (that's not a typo). These old gnarly vines with their highly restricted yields produce some of the richest most concentrated Clairette in the entire Rhône Valley. Planted on a mix of sand, clay and pudding stones, this wine is the essence of sleek minerality. A touch of barrel fermentation adds volume and structure. The flavors resonate with ripe stone fruit flavors and white flowers, a touch of fennel pollen rounds out the finish. This reminds us of Château de Beaucastel's Châteauneuf Vieilles Vignes Blanc which sells for well over $100 a bottle. This is just as limited and just as cool for under $50.
This was even better on day 2 Notes from K&L, 88-acre estate, Château de Montfaucon sits just across the Rhône River from the esteemed vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is owned and operated by Rodolphe de Pins, a UC Davis graduate and former member of the winemaking staff at Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe. Over the years, Château de Montfaucon has developed a HUGE following among both our staff and customers.The vines for the Mme la Comtesse vineyard were planted in the 1870s (that's not a typo). These old gnarly vines with their highly restricted yields produce some of the richest most concentrated Clairette in the entire Rhône Valley. Planted on a mix of sand, clay and pudding stones, this wine is the essence of sleek minerality. A touch of barrel fermentation adds volume and structure. The flavors resonate with ripe stone fruit flavors and white flowers, a touch of fennel pollen rounds out the finish. This reminds us of Château de Beaucastel's Châteauneuf Vieilles Vignes Blanc which sells for well over $100 a bottle. This is just as limited and just as cool for under $50.
Dec 15th, 2023Moderately rich and ripe white stonefruit aromas and flavors, mineral undertones, long, lingering finish, super old vines (125+ years), this is drinking beautifully right now!!
Moderately rich and ripe white stonefruit aromas and flavors, mineral undertones, long, lingering finish, super old vines (125+ years), this is drinking beautifully right now!!
Oct 7th, 2023
This is just a terrific wine! So rich in texture and aromatic. 100% Clairette from 140+ yr old vines. Brought two bottles home from France last year.
This is just a terrific wine! So rich in texture and aromatic. 100% Clairette from 140+ yr old vines. Brought two bottles home from France last year.
Jan 2nd, 2018