Monbousquet other_regions_italy It encompasses about 132 acres

It encompasses about 132 acres located in four regions of Alava Rioja planted to approximately 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano

Fermentation and malolactic fermentation take place in steel

Tasted July 2016

000 bottles produced

The 2016 Clarté Haut-Brion Blanc has an open-knit bouquet of orange blossom

Monbousquet other_regions_italy It encompasses about 132 acresThe 1998 Monbousquet is medium to deep garnet brick in color with wonderful dried mulberries, kirsch and prune preserves notions with hints of cigar box, Chinese five spice and potpourri plus a waft of liquid licorice. Medium bodied, it's very spicy with a wonderful core of plum and cherry preserves and beautifully plush tannins, finishing very long and spicy. Delicious now and should age a further 10 to 15+ years!