Montes, Folly other_regions warm earth and an unusual

warm earth and an unusual hint of hoisin

with strong notes of honeysuckle

Those lots deemed unsuitable for Quintet go into the Reflection label that has been produced every year since 2013

This is really lovely stuff and a complete knock-out

The old vines are very much apparent as this velvety yet very serious effort displays excellent power and like many of these Gevrey grands crus

Montes, Folly other_regions warm earth and an unusualEven the Syrah, the 2012 Montes Folly, felt a little mainstream and shy not really showing much varietal character when poured. There is ripe fruit, black rather than red, and some balsamic aromas, quite oaky; after all, it spent 18 months in wood. The palate is full bodied, juicy and round, warm with glossy tannins and a sweet, fruit driven finish. 30,000 bottles produced.