{"title":"Domaine de Montrieux Ariane \u0026 Co.","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"domaine-de-montrieux-ariane-co-pineau-d-aunis-grandgousier-2019-750ml","title":"Ariane Lesné, Pineau d'Aunis \"Grandgousier\", 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eAriane Lesné abandoned a life as a Parisian agent to pursue winemaking in the Loire Valley, arriving at Domaine de Montrieux in 2014 to revive a troglodytic estate carved into the banks of the Loire at Naveil. Her mission: to craft natural wines without synthetic inputs, expressing the unique terroirs of Vendômois through the region's endemic grape variety—Pineau d'Aunis, a dark, often funky red wine of historic significance. The 'Grandgousier' cuvée, named after the fictional giant king who loved pleasure and excess, showcases Pineau d'Aunis at its most expressive: a blend from the estate's oldest parcels, fermented with minimal intervention and very lightly sulfited before bottling. This 2019, at five years of age, shows the wine's earthy, complex character: dark red fruit, subtle earthiness, and the tannic structure that allows Pineau d'Aunis to age with elegance. A wine that demands food and open-minded exploration—it exemplifies Ariane's commitment to natural, authentic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selection Massale (T. Elen) [SMS]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45479769571385,"sku":"NYC-SMS-`SMAL19GG7`-021726-2","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ariane-Lesne-Pineau-dAunis-Grandgousier-2019-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1774795518"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-montrieux-ariane-co-pineau-d-aunis-picrochole-2022-750ml","title":"Ariane Lesné, Pineau d'Aunis \"Picrochole\", 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eNamed after another character from Rabelais, 'Picrochole' represents a different expression of Pineau d'Aunis from Domaine de Montrieux—a more recently released vintage showing the wine's youthful character and potential. At just two years old, this 2022 displays the dark fruit intensity and herbal complexity that characterize younger Pineau d'Aunis: cherry, subtle earth, and herbal notes with the structured tannins that will allow this wine to age gracefully. Ariane Lesné's commitment to natural winemaking—no synthetic inputs, minimal sulfites at bottling—allows the wine's terroir and vintage character to express themselves fully. Drinking beautifully now with hearty cuisine, this wine will continue to develop and refine for another 8-10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Selection Massale (T. Elen) [SMS]","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45479769604153,"sku":"NYC-SMS-`SMAL22PIC7`-021726-3","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0125\/1518\/0601\/files\/Ariane-Lesne-Pineau-dAunis-Picrochole-2022-Red-Wine-Flatiron-Wines-Spirits-New-York.jpg?v=1771858371"}],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/domaine-de-montrieux-ariane-co.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}