Monbousquet Vintage:2009 this will still need ample

this will still need ample cellar time

but I still find it a bit light

Kimsey vineyard (Ballard Canyon) and Harrison-Clarke vineyard (Ballard Canyon)

vibrant and powerful in the glass

This is an unusual 2011 that needs cellaring

Monbousquet Vintage:2009 this will still need ampleThe 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!