2011 Monbousquet
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Black as night. Dark and roasted on the nose but there's fragrant dark fruit too. Very dry and chalky on the palate, the structure seems to obliterate the fruit. Not trying to please. Hard finish. (JH)
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Jeannie Cho Lee MW
James Suckling
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A classic Monbousquet, the dense ruby/purple-tinged 2011 possesses abundant blueberry and raspberry fruit intermixed with hints of espresso roast and minerals. Composed of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, it admirably displays the heights a brilliant winemaking team with an unwavering commitment to excellence can achieve from one of the less prestigious terroirs of St.-Emilion. This beauty should provide plenty of pleasure over the next 8-10 years.
Less than one hectare. Two-thirds Sauvignon Blanc, one-third Sauvignon Gris on gravel. (They have planted a little Sémillon and Muscadelle but not ready yet.) Less than 400 c/s. Salty, mineral but ripe citrus with a grassy edge and some apricot. Creamy mealy flavour, rounded, slightly chalky texture. Good freshness and concentration. (JH)