Bonny Doon - Le Cigare Volant California 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Bonny Doon
Country	United States
Region	California
Varietal	Red Rhone Blend
Vintage	2021
Sku	05931
Size	750ml

 

The Character: Overall Bright and focused
Aromas: Cherry, spicy licorice, raspberry, earth, lilac
Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate tannin

Cepage: 65% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 2% Petite Sirah

In cool years the Grenache is enormously pretty and fragrant. This was the first year of production for the Cinsault and it was thinned multiple times both for enhanced concentration and evenness of ripening. The cooler climate gives the Cinsault a wonderful articulation of flavor, but what is most noteworthy is the fact that we were able to co-ferment the Cinsault with Syrah. Something magical happens with Cinsault and Syrah marry; the healthy tannin from the Syrah seems to give more structure to the Cinsault and helps to stabilize color. The spicy licorice component from the Syrah is a perfect foil to the Griotte cherry derived from the Cinsault