Chateau Monbousquet

Chateau Monbousquet has always been regarded as a high-performing chateau. In 1999 when it was purchased by Gerard Perse, the quality of wine, drastically improved. In 2006 the estate was elevated to Grand Cru Classe with respect to the drastic increase in performance of the product. Today Michel Rolland consults, which and provides great insight for the estates wine production. The 2014 vintage shows a great balance between the weight of the wine and its approachability. Monbousquet’s terroir is truly exceptional, with mostly warm, deep gravel to the south and sandy-clay soils to the north. Similar to Cheval Blanc and Figeac, its soils are largely gravel, and thus warm. The warm soils in the vineyards allow for the relatively late-ripening Cabernets to ripen perfectly. This natural feature accounts for a particularly large proportion of Cabernet grapes in the vineyard’s composition.

Dating back to 1540, Chateau Monbousquet is no stranger to winemaking. In its long history, the estate has always been highly regarded for the wine that is produced, known both for power and finesse. With a cooler vintage like 2014, balance is the ultimate goal.
18-24 months in new French Oak 60% Merlot, 30% cabernet franc,
10% cabernet sauvignon. The nose exudes aromas of ripe blackcurrants, licorice, and wild herbs, leading on to an expansive palate displaying rich black and red fruits supported by silky smooth and almost seamless tannins