Clay Shannon - Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (750ml) Monastrell

Clay Shannon - Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 (750ml) MonastrellWinemakers Notes 2023 was an amazing year! Early spring rains soaked the vines, continuing into early summer with three times the usual rainfall. This cooler, late ripening vintage allowed for longer hang times, resulting in the darkest reds and intense whites we've seen in years. Look out for vintage 2023 it's going to be one for the books. Aromas of cassis, blackberry, leather, and wild chaparral unfold gracefully, leading to layered flavors of

Working against the grain

more rugged and higher elevation vineyards in the hills around Aix-en-Provence

This high elevation wine will linger for ages

which gives this wine bright aromatics and a refreshing lift on the palate

fruity and fine - beautiful fruit/freshness balance supported by nice acidities

and this is sneaky long

also thanks to the increased nighttime temperature variation in the second half of

which is tense

Vincent Leclair took over the family Domain in 2014

bready flavors and ample structure

followed by flavors of brambly huckleberry and pomegranate on the mid-palate

Despite a labeled alcohol of 15