2013 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Monthelie 1er Cru "Les Duresses" with not much in between

with not much in between

offering gently sweet blackberry and cherry flavors energized by a suggestion of peppery spices

New bottle and package for this crisp and linear number from staff favorite DI Can Mayol Loxarel

more ash and lavender

) and enjoyed it alfresco after a day in the saddle

2013 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Monthelie 1er Cru "Les Duresses" with not much in betweenThe 2013 Monthlie les Duresses has a light but pure raspberry leaf and strawberry scented bouquet that wafts gently from the glass. The palate is medium bodied with fine tannins, a decent structure, with a sharp, pointed, tart cherry finish. What you might call a "pretty little thing." (NM)