{"product_id":"benedictus-de-vatican-reserve-sacree-vin-de-france-red-wine-france-2024","title":"Benedictus de Vatican Reserve Sacree Vin de France Red Wine, France  2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere’s a thrilling release from Parker-praised Rhône winemaker Jean-Marc Diffonty. Benedictus is a lusciously rich red blend featuring his finest Châteauneuf-du-Pape, crafted in honor of our longstanding friendship. It’s not to be missed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003eWine Flavor Profile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003eBenedictus du Vatican is a medium- to full-bodied red wine with aromas of blackberry, cherry, dark plum and hints of spicy tobacco. The palate offers similar flavors across a long finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003eWine Food Pairings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003eRed meats (i.e. game, lamb), charcuterie, vegetarian stews, turkey, pork.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003eBenedictus du Vatican\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a bold, characterful red crafted by renowned Rhône winemaker Jean-Marc Diffonty. It bursts with rich blackberry, cherry and dark plums…and you have exclusive access, if you’re quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean-Marc Diffonty “has been doing a fabulous job” at his family’s historic estate, says Châteauneuf enthusiast and top critic, Robert Parker.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003eThe Diffonty family are one of the oldest winemaking dynasties in the southern Rhône\u003c\/b\u003e––as you’d expect, they also make serious Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Their cuvées have been blessed by the Pope and Parker (in fact, their 1970 release was the first case of Châteauneuf the famed critic ever bought, launching his love of wine and decades-long career).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate our longstanding friendship with the family, Jean-Marc has crafted this unique ‘blessing’—a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003ebenedictus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof his finest Côtes-du-Rhône cuvée,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003eturbo-charged with his famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this classic Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre blend, you’ll enjoy aromas and flavors of blackberry jam, cherries and plums with a spicy tobacco note and that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003etrademark, deep velvety core that fans of fine Châteauneuf-du-Pape love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s a spectacular choice for roasted meats, cheese plates or hearty vegetarian stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50935188226357,"sku":"3082024","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7650\/3093\/files\/benedictus2024shopify.jpg?v=1781448511","url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/benedictus-de-vatican-reserve-sacree-vin-de-france-red-wine-france-2024","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}