{"product_id":"cuvee-du-vatican-reserve-de-labbe-blanc-2024","title":"Cuvée du Vatican Réserve de l'Abbé Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCuvée du Vatican Réserve de l’Abbé Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e is a southern Rhône white brimming with nectarine, honeysuckle and spice. It’s crafted by renowned winemaker Jean-Marc Diffonty––and this exclusive \u003ci\u003eblanc\u003c\/i\u003e is as captivating as his celebrated reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Diffonty family are one of the oldest winemaking dynasties in the southern Rhône,\u003c\/b\u003e and wine critic Robert Parker is a long-time devotee of Cuvée du Vatican. In fact, theirs was the first case of Châteauneuf-du-Pape he ever bought—a wine largely credited with launching his decades-long career. The label’s also been a favorite of the papacy since 1958, when Pope John XXIII blessed Cuvée du Vatican. (They still send a case to Rome each year.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like his reds, this fine white hails from ideally situated vineyards that Jean-Marc proudly farms with a \u003ci\u003elutte raisonnée\u003c\/i\u003e—a traditional French farming term loosely translates to the “reasoned struggle,” and in viticulture, refers to a farming approach where chemicals are used sparingly and only when absolutely necessary to promote overall sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarring Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier and Clairette, this luscious white delivers irresistible aromas of nectarine and honeysuckle blossom, which lead to rich waves of more super-ripe stone fruit, delicate spice, hints of wild herbs and complex minerality on the long, smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect match for vegetable quiche or scallop gratin—but if you want to get this beauty on your table, \u003cb\u003eyou’ll have to act quickly.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53051724398901,"sku":"3224224","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/cuvee-du-vatican-reserve-de-labbe-blanc-2024","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}