Château Monbousquet Saint Emilion 2005
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BN#177770 |
| Category | Red Wine |
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| Varietal | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Region | France : Bordeaux : St. Emilion |
| Producer | Château Monbousquet |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| See more | Bordeaux 2005 |
Wine Advocate
From a less than noble terroir in Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens, Gerard Perse has accomplished miraculous things at Monbousquet. Prior to his acquisition of this property in the mid-nineties, this wine tasted like watered-down Beaujolais, but Perse has turned it into one of the more stunning, modern-styled wines of Bordeaux. A blend of approximately two-thirds Merlot, one-third Cabernet Franc and 8-10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2005 exhibits plenty of toasty oak, roasted herb, meat juice, blackberry, cherry, and spice characteristics along with a touch of incense. Full-bodied and opulent, with an atypically rigid structure, this is a remarkable achievement for such a humble terroir. It admirably reflects Gerard Perse’s obsessive commitment to excellence. Look for this 2005 to hit its stride in 7-8 years, and last for 15-20.
Score: 95. —Robert Parker, April 2008.Wine Spectator
Beautiful aromas of crushed blackberry, currant and sultana lead to a full body, with superfine tannins and a long, caressing finish. Balanced and beautiful. Best after 2012. 7,250 cases made.
Score: 91. —James Suckling, 2008.Wine Enthusiast
Barrel sample. A hugely extracted wine with superripe black fruit and dense tannins. A blockbuster.
Score: 88-90. —Roger Voss, June 01, 2006.Customers who purchased this item also bought:
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