2014 Chateau Monbousquet

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The Château Monbouquet 2014 is a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon cropped at 35 hectoliters per hectare, matured in 60% new oak and the remainder one-year old barrels. The alcohol comes in at a modest 12.86%. The nose is very backward at the moment with tarry black fruit mixed with cedar reluctantly emerging with aeration. The palate is chewy on the entry but it softens towards the middle with light tannin and a nicely balanced on the finish. Once the aromas begin to gain a little chutzpah, this will be a fine, more classically inspired Monbousquet compared to recent vintages. Drink 2018 - 2029.
89-91 points
Neal Martin eRobertParker.com # 218 (Apr 2015)

A saturated version, with plum, cassis and cherry flavors that drape themselves over the dense but velvety structure. The long, apple wood-infused finish shows some surprising heft for the vintage.
92-95 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator

60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet. 12.9% alcohol. Creamy, fragrant fruit. Supple texture and tannins. Builds on the finish. Approachable young but mid-term potential.
16.5/20pts (88/100pts)
Decanter

This is beautiful and juicy with refined tannins, berries, earth and spices. Hints of walnut. Medium to full body. Lovely.
90-91 points
James Suckling