It was a most unusual year that was cold and rainy and allowed for no irrigation

I was aware of all the comments regarding secondary fermentations

rich and oh-so-earthy in the mouth

There is a hint of warmth but overall this is quite well-balanced and the length is remarkable

Bellisle Mondotte other_regions_australia It was a most unusualThe impressive 2000 is undoubtedly a sleeper of the vintage. It offers an opaque purple color along with copious quantities of sweet creme de cassis notes intermixed with coffee, smoke, earth, and mocha. Full bodied and intense, with low acidity, a layered texture, sweet tannin, and a 35 second finish, it will drink beautifully between 2005 2017. P. S. This vineyard is superbly located near La Mondotte and Le Tertre Roteboeuf.