Château Monbousquet, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, 2005, 12x75cl
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France (Right Bank)
Blend: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Ageing: Aged for 18 to 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Drinking Window: 2015 – 2030+
CRITIC SCORES
Wine Advocate – 94–95 points: Full-bodied and opulent; notes of toasty oak, black cherry, blackcurrant fruit, liquorice, incense, and flowers.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown – 93 points: Deep garnet-brick in colour. Earthy/savoury notes of charcuterie, truffles, new leather, bouquet garni, and cigar box over blackberry preserves.
Stephen Tanzer – 92.5 points: Aromas of black raspberry, smoked meat, mocha, and liquorice.
Château Monbousquet, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, 2005, 12x75cl
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France (Right Bank)
Blend: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Ageing: Aged for 18 to 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels
Drinking Window: 2015 – 2030+
CRITIC SCORES
Wine Advocate – 94–95 points: Full-bodied and opulent; notes of toasty oak, black cherry, blackcurrant fruit, liquorice, incense, and flowers.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown – 93 points: Deep garnet-brick in colour. Earthy/savoury notes of charcuterie, truffles, new leather, bouquet garni, and cigar box over blackberry preserves.
Stephen Tanzer – 92.5 points: Aromas of black raspberry, smoked meat, mocha, and liquorice.
