2019 Blard et Fils Vin de Savoie Monemvasia, Savoy, France
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100% Monemvasia
Jean-Noël and Thomas Blard are a father/son team who has taken their family domain to new quality heights while moving steadily toward fully organic and natural viticulture. In the 1990’s, Jean-Noël became one of the first vignerons in the appellation to diversify into Pinot Noir, and was also eager to raise the quality bar on Jacquère and Mondeuse vinifications. With 25 acres under Blard control, grassed over and fertilized naturally, the Blards use a technique known as ‘intercep’ to remove unwanted greenery before finishing the job by hand.
Classically a Greek varietal, Monemvasia is grown on 10 year old vines and blended with a small amount of other varietals and sits six months in neutral oak before bottling. The nose wafts rich and tropical while the palette offers honeyed melon, round and full bodied with soft herbs. The winery does not make ‘Monemvasia’ every year; it is entirely dependent on the success of the harvest.