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

(from 3 separate parcels spread out over the entire vineyard)

This brilliant wine is one of the best new breed Tuscan reds I have tasted

mainly by virtue of reactive and courageous vineyard management

expresses an elegant style of Leoville Barton

Monbousquet other_regions_italy It was a most unusualThe 1998 Monbousquet is medium to deep garnet brick in color with wonderful dried mulberries, kirsch and prune preserves notions with hints of cigar box, Chinese five spice and potpourri plus a waft of liquid licorice. Medium bodied, it's very spicy with a wonderful core of plum and cherry preserves and beautifully plush tannins, finishing very long and spicy. Delicious now and should age a further 10 to 15+ years!