particularly on the explosive finish

The medium plum-colored 1999 Monbrison displays elegant

but the wines rarely fail to deliver the goods

the powerful and very serious middle weight flavors are relatively refined thanks to the dense but fine-grained tannins that shape the punchy

There is outstanding delineation and intensity to the refined and pure medium-bodied flavors that are shaped by deceptively pliant tannins on the saline-inflected finish that seems to be constructed from liquid stone

Clos Madeleine other_regions particularly on the explosive finishA blend of 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc, the medium garnet purple colored 2018 Clos la Madeleine starts off just a little broody, soon giving way to very pretty scents of tilled soil, rose hip tea and fallen leaves over a core of warm redcurrants, chocolate covered cherries and baked plums plus a hint of wild sage. Medium bodied, the palate possesses loads of zip with vivacious red and black fruits and a racy line of freshness backed up by a