Branon other_regions mouth coating and extremely long

mouth coating and extremely long finish

All the classic Monfortino signatures come through in an epic

Sweetness at the start and then a hot chewy end

offering juicy dark berry and cherry pit flavors and a touch of licorice

Hints of rose petal

Branon other_regions mouth coating and extremely longThe 2009 Branon has a pure bouquet with black cherries, bilberry and just a touch of boot polish. It feels well defined with nicely integrated oak. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannin, juicy and succulent with a nicely detailed, quite peppery finish with a persistent aftertaste. Based on this performance I might well have under estimated this Pessac Lognan. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 2009 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin