and this predominantly Merlot (with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) blend is aged for two years in Allier oak barrels plus an additional year in bottle
the resulting grappa is rested for six months before being bottled
It delivers mouth filling flavour with a crisp finish
long and elegant finish
Where the impact of the richer clays influences Benjamin’s wines from La Marcette and Viandris
Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Plateau de Mont-Redon Rouge 2017 fowles2026 and this predominantly Merlot (with95 POINTS James Suckling In the same ballpark, the 2017 Chteauneuf Du Pape Le Plateau comes only from the Mont Redon plateau and is a limited release based on 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah brought up in a mix of used and new barrels. Its saturated purple color is followed by a rocking bouquet of black raspberries, cassis, graphite, violets, and crushed rocks. With plenty of background oak, terrific depth of fruit, full body, and ripe, present tannins,