26% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Franc and 38% Petit Verdot. Deep ruby in color, this wine opens with expressive aromas of black cherry, red plum, blackberry, violet, cassis, cedar, sweet tobacco, vanilla, baking spice, and subtle earth. The palate is layered with flavors of black cherry, blackberry, black currant, red plum, cocoa, cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf, and black pepper. Dry with medium-plus acidity, medium-plus chalky tannins, medium-plus body, medium-plus flavor intensity, and a long finish, the wine delivers a rich yet polished profile with a notably round mid-palate and smooth texture. The structure is driven by vibrant fruit, balanced acidity, and well-integrated oak, creating an approachable but age-worthy expression of Monticello Bordeaux varieties with excellent harmony and depth.
Food Pairing: Grilled ribeye, beef tenderloin, lamb chops, duck breast, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar, smoked brisket, venison, rosemary roasted potatoes
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