2010 Montus Cuvee Prestige La Tyre

Tannat selected berry by berry. Aged in 100% new oak for 14 to 16 months – just like the later vintages. Very dark blackish crimson with a thin, pale rim. Heady, rich nose with considerable sweetness. For quite a while in the tasting experience the opulent fruit completely overwhelms the ripe tannins. Definitely Tannat. Really rather glorious but, arguably, La Tyre changes less with years in bottle than the other cuvées from Alain Brumont. (JR)