Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, Sycamore Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Bordeaux Blanc Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret

Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret

licorice and a touch of sloes

and it doesn’t start to gain its hallmark gaminess until after a few years in bottle

lingering pepper

The 1985 Lafleur is a vintage that I had not encountered for some years

Freemark Abbey, Napa Valley, Sycamore Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Bordeaux Blanc Domaine Mongeard-MugneretReceived in Original Carton Located on the southern end of the Rutherford Bench, Sycamore vineyards proximity to the Mayacamas mountains provides the perfect climate for growing a rich, textured Cabernet. The wine is deep garnet in color with aromas reminiscent of black currant, pomegranate, baking spice, forest floor and espresso. The palate is rich and textured with flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, leather, and warm oak spices. The site