Montes Alpha M, Apalta, Chile 2020 Jean François Jacouton rich bouquet of macerated red

rich bouquet of macerated red flowers

Bright Blanc de Blancs

The maturing takes place in medium toasted barriques

While 2017 was often a challenging vintage for Pinot Noir and Meunier in Champagne

this beauty is laser-focused on the palate

Montes Alpha M, Apalta, Chile 2020 Jean François Jacouton rich bouquet of macerated redThe 2020 Montes Alpha M is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot from Apalta, Colchagua. It was aged for 18 months in 70% new barrels. Purple in hue. The nose presents boldo and garrigue notes along with redcurrant and spice over a layer of cedar. Indulgent and juicy in the mouth, the polished, reactive tannins sculpt the palate before the lingering, complex finish. Like previous vintages, this is a red