Morlet Bouquet Garni Bennett Valley Syrah

Description

Vineyard singularityVolcanic melange, clay and rocks Warm hillside spot in a cool area. Single cluster per shoot Three field selectionsFermentationThrough native yeast. Punch downs Puncheons and tanksUpbringing14 months French oak from artisan coopersWinemaker notes This wine is made from an exceptional hillside vineyard located in Bennett Valley, where natural conditions are ideal for growing Syrah. Handcrafted by using classical winemaking techniques of Vallee du Rhone, this wine reveals a complex and spicy bouquet. Named after the famous culinary bundle to honor our first relative who emigrated from France to the USA, Abel Pierre Aime Coutanceau, who was, by profession, an accomplished chef, it is the Garnished Bouquet or Bouquet Garni.Intense violet, black cherry, leather and spicy flavors white pepper and clove, rich and concentrated with a lingering spicy finish. Will age gracefully for several decades. – Morlet Family Vineyards*97-100/100 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate