2015 Monbrison
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The 2015 Monbrison has a fragrant floral bouquet with scents of wild red roses infusing the mélange of red and blue fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, and a little stringy at the moment. There is admirable purity toward the finish with blackberry and blueberry lingering on the aftertaste. This is a very fine Monbrison. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.
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James Suckling
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Tasted blind. Sweet and floral initially but not very serious. Angular. A strong green note. (JR)
The 2015 Château Monbrison is a smokin’ good Margaux to seek out. With a deep ruby/purple color and terrific notes of caramelized cherries, currants, bay leaf, and toasty oak, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, fine, polished tannin, plenty of freshness, and a rich, yet undeniably elegant personality. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following two decades.
Fragrant, appealing nose without that much intensity but good balance. Solid, with a note of astringency and a hint of something underripe. Tannins not round but the whole seems a little stalky. (JR)