Ben says
★ Good Wine “Garnet coloured with stewed fruit on the nose, I was worried this was going to be a flop. I’m a difficult customer for Merlot as it is. Some more swirling opens up dried cherry and creamy tones. It’s a cool, fresh red on the palate with astringent, juicy tannins. Red berries, vanilla and balsamic vinegar mingle in a light, textured and bright wine.“
KEY POINTS
90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon with 13.5% abv. Forty year old vines located on the east side of St Émilion grow on clay over limestone. Fermented in stainless steel before ageing in new French oak for over a year.
Grown in: Bordeaux, FRANCE.
Food Pairing
A good choice with rosemary lamb chops and new potatoes.
Disclosure & Price
Tasted blind during a study session. Find in the UK for circa £41.00 from Amathus.
Reviewed and tasted: 17/09/2024
About the Producer
Château Montlisse is a small seven hectare vineyard in St Emilion in Bordeaux, mainly farmed with old vines and made in a traditional right bank style. The estate was purchased in 1984 by the Dauriac family and is today managed by Christian Dauriac.