Château Monbousquet is a property in Saint-Émilion particularly known for its lush, ripe, modern-styled wines. Long regarded as an underachiever, quality has increased greatly in the past quarter century and the wines are now some of the best in the region. Since 2006, Monbousquet has been ranked as a Grand Cru Classé.
2018 Château Monbousquet reveals a dense purple, opaque color as well as a rich yet lively bouquet of cassis, chocolate covered currants, new leather, and graphite. With sumptuous levels of fruit, full -bodied richness, and ample mid-palate depth, it’s the purity of fruit as well as the quality of the tannins that have brought this cuvée up another notChateau Readers are going to love this cuvée, and it should keep for 15–20 years. (Jeb Dunnuck)
Tasting notes:
Deep ruby core, purple reflections, broad bright rim. Spicy aromas with blackberries and delicate animalistic nuances and hints of tobacco. Medium-bodied, delicate cherry fruit, loosely knit, vivid tannins, leafy finish and a subtle length.
