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The Story
Located adjacent to Belle Côte and Ma Belle-Fille, Mon Plaisir is planted to the famed Old Wente clonal selection. This vineyard enjoys a combination of thicker soils similar to those found in Belle Côte with the full sun exposure of La Carrière or Ma Belle-Fille. These conditions produce low yields and enhance the extracted perfume that makes Mon Plaisir a pure classic style. The name translates to "My Pleasure."
Vuosikerta 2011
Napa Valley Vintage Report / Challenging year in the vineyard reaps rewards in the cellar
What began with a wet winter and spring continued with rainfall into mid-June that delayed bloom and disrupted fruit set resulting in shatter in parts of the region set the stage for a long, cooler-than-average growing season with a later-than-average harvest beset with autumn rain storms. The precipitation measuring season ending on June 30 found the ...