Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux 1ère Trie 2005 750ml Rare Bourbon Mourvèdre (1%) was also included

Mourvèdre (1%) was also included to intensify Syrah’s natural peppery spice

The nose starts floral

The tannins need time to resolve

From California

Domaine Huet Vouvray Le Mont Moelleux 1ère Trie 2005 750ml Rare Bourbon Mourvèdre (1%) was also includedA soft cork created concerns and required my Durand to save it, but fortunately the juice was found in tact. Rich golden color w a classic Clos du Bourg vineyard nose that smelled as if I'd just stuck my head in a honey bucket. Vouvray's acidity is a wonderful attribute, elegantly preserving this juices balance as it opened up over a couple hours. At this stage, the 02s delight with an super extended finish chorusing through notes of ripe melon, lemon