Château Monbousquet 2019

Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

VertdeVin

The nose is slightly aromatic, powerful and offers intensity and a small concentration. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, small wild red fruits, small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of wild strawberry as well as hints of coffee, cuben pepper and spices. The palate is fruiity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, gourmandize as well as tension, finesse of the grain/a grain slightly tight, a good guideline, a good suavity and a fine freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy cassis, small wild pulpy fruits, small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of violet, lily as well as fine hints of racy minerality, nutmeg, cardamom, mocha, sweet spices and a very discreet hint of grilled (in the background). Good length. Tannins are precise, elegant and well-built.

Falstaff

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2019 Monbousquet is a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested between the 27th of September and 8th of October. The yields this year were 39 hectoliters per hectare, and the alcohol came in at 14.55%, while the pH was 3.68. A little reduced to begin on the nose, it soon unfurls to offer scents of licorice, tar, black raspberries and truffles over a core of plum preserves, blueberry compote and smoked meats. The medium to full-bodied palate gives a sturdy foundation of firm tannins, with bold freshness lifting the serious dark fruit and earth flavors to a long finish.

James Suckling

Lots of crushed-stone and graphite aromas with dark fruit and walnuts. Full-bodied, yet tight and polished, with a very juicy structure and a long, linear finish. Shows finesse and focus. 60% merlot, 30% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon. Better after 2024.