Description
Robert Parker: It is no secret to anyone following the Bordeaux
wine scene that Monbousquet, with its new young, passionate
proprietor, is pushing the envelop of quality. As a result, recent
vintages have produced the finest wines I have ever tasted from
this estate. Yields for 1993 were just over two tons an acre, and
in 1994 and 1995, well under two tons an acre. In addition to
trying to emulate the great success enjoyed by such St.-Emilion
chateaux as Angelus, Troplong-Mondot, and Valandraud, Monbousquet
is being bottled with no fining or filtration. Opaque
purple-colored, with a tight but promising nose of cherry jam,
blackcurrants, smoked herbs, and grilled meats, this dense, chewy,
medium to full-bodied wine exhibits the vintage's tough tannin.
However, this 1994 possesses enough fruit, glycerin, and extract to
counterbalance the wine's structure. It will need 2-3 years of
cellaring, yet promises to keep for 15 years.
Wine Specs
- Vintage: 1994
- Producer: Chateau Monbousquet
- Region: Bordeaux / Saint Emilion, France
- Volume: 750ml
- Case Size: 12/case
Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)
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