Vergelegen, V Vintage:2013 The medium plum-colored 1999 Monbrison

The medium plum-colored 1999 Monbrison displays elegant

There is a lovely sense of energy to the delineated medium weight flavors that exhibit more evident minerality that is particularly apparent on the mildly austere finale where a hint of bitter cherry appears

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As big as this is

his top 2006 Auslesen would have been Beerenauslesen

Vergelegen, V Vintage:2013 The medium plum-colored 1999 MonbrisonA blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% each of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot, the 2013 V starts with focused red and black fruits on the nose with integrated oak. The palate shows control and balance with rusticity. The finish is tight and reminiscent of a Super Tuscan with a full bodied expression that will age for decades.