it bursts forth with bombastic notions of creme de cassis
Fresh and elegant in the mouth
A touch of bitterness on the finish and in the final moments the tannic grip of Pauillac takes hold
Starting with Great Grandfather Pietro Conterno and 18 hectares of land
herbaceous juice with tonnes of freshness and minerality
Ridge Vineyards - Monte Bello 2021 (750ml) Savigny-les-Beaune it bursts forth with bombasticWinemaker Notes Deep ruby color. Ripe mountain blackberry and cassis, anise, lavender, violets, sweet toasted oak and earthy, mineral components. Bold fruit at entry coupled with fine grained tannins and firm acidity. Layered and complex mid palate with a long, intense finish. Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot Professional Ratings 100James Suckling Tightly wound at this stage, the wine is massively concentrated, taut, yet trim