Château Montus
Château Montus Cuvée Prestige Madiran
Red wine
4.5
Expert Rating
4.4
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Montus Cuvée Prestige Madiran, first crafted in 1985, is a groundbreaking 100% Tannat wine that has garnered acclaim by surpassing many top French wines in tastings. This wine, hailing from the Madiran in the Southwest of France, showcases the excellence of the local Tannat grape. The Prestige cuvée is meticulously curated from the finest terroirs of the vineyard, representing the pinnacle of Tannat's potential. The grapes, sourced from 30-year-old vines, undergo a careful harvest in crates. The vineyards, characterized by steep slopes covered in rolled pebbles, with brown and orange clay subsoils, provide optimal conditions for Tannat cultivation. Situated on the highest plots of Montus, these south-facing slopes with warm soils ensure robust maturation.
The winemaking process involves maceration lasting 3 to 6 weeks, fermentation at 28°C in wooden tanks, punch-downs, malolactic fermentation in new barrels on lees, and aging in 100% new barrels for 14 to 16 months. This meticulous process results in a wine of profound depth, marked by intense fruit, robust structure, and a velvety texture. The cuvée's notability is such that it is predominantly sold en primeur, underlining its status as an exceptional and sought-after expression of Madiran Tannat.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Château Montus Cuvée Prestige Madiran is a bold and intense expression of the Madiran region.The deep ruby color and concentrated aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants and hints of spice give way to a full-bodied palate of ripe, juicy fruits and hints of liquorice, chocolate and leather. The tannins are firm, but silky, and the finish is long and persistent. A wonderful expression of the Madiran terroir, this wine is a must-try for any lover of the region and its unique wines.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2030
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
High
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Tannat
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
4.4
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