Andre Bonhomme Vire-Clesse Les Hauts des Menards Macon Villages as well all of it

as well all of it goes through complete malo-lactic fermentation

The palate is poised and finely balanced

The wine matures for 18 months in large 25–35hl Slavonian oak barrels

Following pressing

this Merlot tantalizes the senses with aromas of succulent stewed plums

Andre Bonhomme Vire-Clesse Les Hauts des Menards Macon Villages as well all of itMenards, Vir Cless Vieilles Vignes Over 80 Years Old From a steep, east southeast facing hillside in the village of Vir, the Menards parcel is rooted in shallow red clay over limestone bedrock. With vines over 80 years of age, yields are naturally low, resulting in wines of impressive concentration and depth. Fermentation is slow and entirely natural, taking place in oak barrels with indigenous yeasts and bacteria over an extended 24 month period. The