Château Monbrison - Margaux 2017 (750ml) California Santa Barbara Pinot Noir

Château Monbrison - Margaux 2017 (750ml) California Santa Barbara Pinot NoirFollowing a mild winter, bud burst happened relatively early, around mid March. Unfortunately, soon after, temperatures dropped and gave way to frost on the Bordeaux vineyard. Monbrison was slightly affected on the night of April 27th. Growth cycle of the vine was somewhat slowed, however between May 18th and 29th, bloom went very well. The vine, this tenacious plant, has continued to grow. Indeed, on some plots affected by frost, winegrowers have had

“Breathtakingly pure and energetic with a linear drive of focused lime fruit and a fine bead of sherbet zest acidity

dancing acidity

The proximity of the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west is also important

A highly concentrated wine

It’s full and round-textured with a long

Bottled Date

baking spices and cedar bark

busy - this is long and properly fuelled

All fruit was hand-harvested and meticulously sorted in

It turned out I was calling the residence of David and Cheryl Clarke

Sonoma Coast Pinot lovers will not want to miss this delicious gem

This hyper-rare bottling is brighter and fresher than Syrahs from the same area