Freemark Abbey Sycamore Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 montlouis-sur-loire initial dark cherry and plum

initial dark cherry and plum flavours are overwhelmed by vanillin cedar on the back palate with some earthy dried herb characters also apparent

Monte Antico is selected from some of the region’s best vineyards and the merits of chosen locations and strict quality parameters make for the wine’s depth

You get the best of everything: altitude (but not too much)

as well as during the delicate “prise de mousse” stage which is followed by a prolonged bottle ageing

The initial cedar and herbaceous aromatics open into inviting fragrances of pink grapefruit

Freemark Abbey Sycamore Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 montlouis-sur-loire initial dark cherry and plumAroma The nose opens with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, black currant and boysenberry. Vinification After cold soaking, the fermentation was in stainless steel tanks at 78 88 for 10 28 days skin contact, averaging 21 days. Vintage Notes The winter continued a dry weather pattern and bud break was early. The growing season was moderate, near ideal, and on an early pace. Most varieties were harvested in September with a final wrap up on October 10th,