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
We feel very privileged to be allowed to have some fruit from this very special part of Marlborough’s history
It delivers mouth filling flavour with a crisp finish
It’s a terroir that infuses a deeper register of floral and mineral flavour than the Première Cuvée listed above
Floral notes typical of our “Macchia Mediterranea” are intense and persistent
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,