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Wine Description
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."
Vintage 2004
Early bud break led to one of the earliest harvests in memory
In 2004, bud break occurred earlier than many vintners could remember, and the trend carried forward throughout the growing season. Heat spikes happened in June and at scattered intervals throughout the summer season. Grapes completed veraison early and ripeness with well-developed sugars in all varieties was realized early. Growers held on as acid balance eventually caught up. T...