Olivier Poussier rates Montfaucon
Olivier Poussier, French Best Sommelier 1990 and World Best Sommelier 2000 rated 17/20 the Baron de Montfaucon Châteauneuf du Pape 2014, comparing its style, finesse and purity with superstar estate Château Rayas !
Made from a small parcel (1,3 ha) next to the famous La Crau plateau in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, close to the Vieux Télégraphe and Pegau. It is picked, vinified and aged by Rodolphe and his team. 92% Grenache old vines and 8% Mourvèdre. Aged in Burgundy barrels.