Tasting Notes
Vinous 89
The 2021 Monbousquet was picked from 29 September to 6 October and was the only property impacted by frost; therefore, they deselected the second generation buds at the end of August, so yields are just 18.55hL/ha. It has a clean, pure and perfumed bouquet with violet-infused black fruit, floral and more intense than many of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with a bit of hardness on the entry. Moderate depth, more compact than the aromatics suggest with a touch of black pepper towards the finish. This will need three or four years in bottle. 13.67% alcohol [Neal Martin, 12/05/2022]
Anticipated maturity: 2024-2038
Producer Profile
Area under vines: 32 hectares
Soils: mixture of sand, clay and gravel
Average age of the vines: 40 years
Production: Nearly 6 000 cases a year
Ageing: in 60% new oak for 20 months
Grape varieties:
- Merlot 60%
- Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
- Cabernet Franc 30%
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