Flavour Profile

Château Montus

Château Montus Blanc Sec

Name: Château Montus Blanc Sec
Brand: Château Montus
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

France, South West France

White wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.9

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château Montus Blanc Sec Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh is a white wine produced by the renowned winery Château Montus in the Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh appellation of Southwest France. The vineyards are located on steep slopes with clay and limestone soils, which provide excellent drainage and impart unique mineral characteristics to the wine. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected to ensure only the highest quality fruit is used. The winemaking process involves a combination of stainless steel and oak barrel fermentation, resulting in a wine with a complex and layered flavor profile. This wine is known for its bright acidity, floral aromas, and notes of citrus and tropical fruit, making it a perfect pairing for seafood and light dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château Montus Blanc Sec Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh is a delightful expression of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh terroir.It has a light golden-yellow hue and delicate aromas of peach, honeysuckle, and pear. On the palate, it has a wonderful balance of acidity and minerality, with notes of apple, white nectarine, and apricot. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasing hint of toasted hazelnut. Enjoy this delightful white with a variety of seafood dishes.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2038

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Medium

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Petit Manseng

Petit Courbu

ORIGINS

Winery: Château Montus

Region: South West France

The South West region of France is an important wine zone, encompassing the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées, but excluding Bordeaux. It has a long and varied history, from its days as a British trading partner to its current struggle to gain recognition for its diverse wines. South West France has a long and storied history of winemaking. The region has been producing wine since the Roman era, and it has been an important part of the local culture ever since. In the Middle Ages, the region was known for its fortified wines, and it was a major producer of sweet wines during the Renaissance. Today, South West France is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

0 Reviews