EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A wine podcast

Ep 172: Discovering Lirac, a Cru of the Côtes du Rhône & one of the Southern Rhône's hidden gems with Rodolphe de Pins of Château de Montfaucon


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Welcome back! Today we journey into the Southern Rhône Valley to explore one specific cru that deserves your attention: Lirac. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems beyond the typical Côtes du Rhône, discovering the value and sustainability behind these well-priced wines. Our guest, Rodolphe de Pins, winemaker and head of Château de Montfaucon, has played a huge part in elevating the reputation of the Lirac region. He shares his journey in revitalizing his family's winery alongside breaking down the distinctive style of wines from this Cru, highlighting its unique landscape and how it intricately molds these exceptional wines. Additionally, he provides insights into the optimal times of the year to experience the wonders of this remarkable place.

 

Gourmet walk of Lirac Gauges on Sat 25th May is one of them. Click here to know more.

 

And to know more in general, here are the links that I mentioned in the episode:

https://www.vins-rhone.com/en/vineyard/appellations/lirac

https://vin-lirac.com

 

This episode is sponsored by Wickham Wines, A small business themselves focusing on top quality wines. Do yourself a favour, and go check out their online store for their amazing collection! Use the code EATSLEEP10 for 10% off your first order.

 

If you want to skip ahead:

 

2.20: Rodolphe de Pins experience and stints around the world making wine

06.55: Returning back to Lirac, and taking over the family domaine of Château de Montfaucon

8.12: Where is Lirac and it’s size

10.20: When did Lirac became a cru

14.33: The 2500 hectares of woodlands in Lirac and how this affects the grapes

17.01: Best times to visit the old cave of Sainte Baume

18.44: Traditional food and wine pairings for Lirac wines

21.36: How does Lirac compare to Châteauneuf-du-Pape

23.32: The grapes of Lirac and grape varietal requirements in Lirac

27.01: The environmental charter in Lirac - Organic farming and sustainability

28.45: HVE certification in Lirac

31.41: The future of Lirac

33.22: Coming to visit Lirac

34.23: The annual balade - a walk through the vineyards



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Until next time, Cheers to you!

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