Montes, Folly Size:6x750ml visited their vineyards in Gualtallary

visited their vineyards in Gualtallary and jumped into different pits in the soil to see the differences in terroir

This is an expensive bottle for sure

(from a 50/50 blend of Les Houillères and Champ Derrière)

The 2015 Granite Syrah was matured for 18 months in 25% new oak

Montes, Folly Size:6x750ml visited their vineyards in GualtallaryEven the Syrah, the 2012 Montes Folly, felt a little mainstream and shy not really showing much varietal character when poured. There is ripe fruit, black rather than red, and some balsamic aromas, quite oaky; after all, it spent 18 months in wood. The palate is full bodied, juicy and round, warm with glossy tannins and a sweet, fruit driven finish. 30,000 bottles produced.