Domaine Dubost Morgon ‘La Ballofière’ 2023 puente-alto The blend also takes in

The blend also takes in a splash of Godello and Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet)—a legacy of the traditional make-up of Bierzo’s vineyards

This explains some of the complexity and the many layers of this wine

sourced from the Monterrei vineyards of José Luis Mateo’s close friend (and now collaborator) Juan José Vilela

This year's blend is Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)

flavorful and structured on the palate

Domaine Dubost Morgon ‘La Ballofière’ 2023 puente-alto The blend also takes inMorgon La Ballofire: Ballofire is a high altitude parcel for Morgon, situated at 350 370 meters with a west to south exposure and consisting of poor, schistous soil with a small amount of sand. Following a semi carbonic maceration, Dubost incorporates 15% used demi muids into the elevage here, with the balance done in tank. The pulpy, gently tannic palate offers darkly spiced fruit and a firm sense of minerality.