2014 Mongravey
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The 2014 Mongravey was showing too much chocolaty oak on the nose that deprived it of terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin, rather rustic in style and it feels blocky on the finish. Tasted September 2016.
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James Suckling
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65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Barrel aged (60% new). Light vanilla aroma overlays cassis leaf. Very leafy on the palate too. Fresh and lively – and very attractive if you like the more leafy style (which I do). You might think there was more Cabernet Franc in here than there is. Dry finesse to the tannins. Refreshing and dry on the finish but mouth-watering. (JH)
This has some toasty oak, but the fruit wins out hands down, and there’s a lovely balance between it, the full, moderately dry tannins and the freshness. Good length and aging potential, too! Feb 2017, www.jamessuckling.com
The 2014 Mongravey was showing too much chocolaty oak on the nose that deprived it of terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannin, rather rustic in style and it feels blocky on the finish. Tasted September 2016. Oct 2016, www.robertparker.com