Xavier Monnot Maranges 1er Cru 'Clos de la Fussière' Monopole 2023 (750ml) Veneto Veneto Pinot Grigio

Xavier Monnot Maranges 1er Cru 'Clos de la Fussière' Monopole 2023 (750ml) Veneto Veneto Pinot GrigioExcellent bright deep purple. There is vibrant energy to the nose. Succulent, supple, yet with a density of fruit, plenty of tannins but balanced by so much fruit and good acidity. Very happy with this. Juicy and snappy together.

rigid tannins and penetrating black-fruit flavors still need time to integrate

Tasting Notes: On the nose very vivid red berries

first and foremost

The wine was from a region called Toro in Spain and the we tasted was Prima

Year after year

They picked fruit a bit earlier to mimic a German kabinett style

part of it is on a plot of deep gravel and silt and is planted with Sémillon and Muscadelle

(Tasted: June 13

building steadily at the imposing yet refined finish

’ emphasize Bettane and Desseauve in their Guide to French Wines

cool-climate aromatics

Total acreage under vine: 200