This special cuvée made by Jean Mounard and Marc Vappereau is a pure Sancerre with incredible freshness and minerality. It stands in contrast to some productions which tend toward richer, heavier wines often with residual sugar. It has a good depth, lovely, citrus fruit, and a classic flintiness on the nose and palate.
-Winery notes
This is really delicious and savory now, showing berry, chocolate, nutmeg and a hint of smoke. Full-bodied and round-textured with layers of dusty tannins. Second wine of Monbousquet. Already attractive, but will improve with age. Better in a year or two.
Another terrific Syrah from this team, the 2021 Syrah The Deal is all varietal and comes from the Sundance Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope. Its deep ruby/purple hue is followed by a terrific array of red, blue, and black fruits, as well as some classic Nort...