Xavier Monnot Monthelie Les Duresses 2017 Bottle:1 The result is a beautiful

The result is a beautiful blend with richness and depth

resulting in this rich

People sometimes think The Dissident is made up of wines that don’t make the cut in the final blends of the Dead Horse and Long Haul

Light floral and baking-spice aromas lead to rather rich

Sourced from low-yielding vineyards in Napa Valley

Xavier Monnot Monthelie Les Duresses 2017 Bottle:1 The result is a beautifulMonthelie Les Duresses should possess a backbone of acidity and elevated fragrance thanks to its ascending location on the hill above the village. The salty and mineral character of this wine might come across as austere to some tasters if it weren't for 12 months aging in 20% percent new small French oak barrels which lend roundness and notes of toast and vanilla.