Montes Alpha Merlot - 2020 (750ml) St. Croix Like many of its peers

Like many of its peers

impeccably balanced and has building

We don’t mature more than 12 months in barrel since the fresh fruit aromas come down and appear as a liqueur (volatile) aroma

with ripe berries

combined with a certain sensuous vinosity renders them a worthy rival to other Vosne Romanée premier crus

Montes Alpha Merlot - 2020 (750ml) St. Croix Like many of its peers92 points James Suckling Plush and fruity with rich black cherries, redcurrants and dark chocolate. A pleasant, medium bodied merlot with silky, pastry like tannins on the palate, together with black cherries and black olives. Quite resolved, with fluffy, plummy fruit and a long, delicate finish, showing immediate drinkability. A textbook merlot, mostly from Marchigue with around 10% cabernet sauvignon in the blend.