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La Montagne Sauvage

Chesebro

Carmel Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Syrah · Grenache · Mourvèdre
Country
United States
Region
Carmel Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Carmel Valley
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast lamb · game meats · aged cheeses · stews

Rated vintages

  • 201293 pts

    Bountiful and rich black fruits of black currant and black cherry meet with dark clove and other baking spices as well as a hint of maple on the nose of this Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre blend. The palate's chalky structure is soft, allowing strong spice to rise amidst the blac…

  • 201193 pts

    This blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre grown on the Chesebro family property indeed reflects the wild mountains, with aromas of black pepper, white pepper, lilac, wisteria, lavender oil, elderberry, cola and Dr Pepper on the lively nose. Root beer pops on the palate along w…

  • 200992 pts

    Aromas of strawberries and olallieberries seasoned with mace, allspice and savory woods greet the nose on this blend of Syrah and Grenache by Mark Chesebro, former winemaker for Bernardus. The palate shows black cherry, cedar and tobacco, proving quite flavorful, structured by s…