Chateau Monbrison 2015

DECANTER: DECANTER:"This estate lies in Arsac, quite far from the vast gravel beds of the Margaux plateau, yet the wines have always been reliable and enjoyable. Black fruit on a rich, savoury nose. Broad, plump and full palate with considerable drive, that’s countered by ample spice and pep. Long, balanced finish."

FALSTAFF: FALSTAFF:"Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung, zart blättrig unterlegte blumige Nuancen, rotes Waldbeerkonfit, ein Hauch von Orangenzesten, dunkler Nougat im Hintergrund. Saftig, rotbeerig, feine Tannine, etwas weitmaschig, frisch strukturiert, ein vielseitiger Begleiter bei Tisch."

JAMES SUCKLING: JAMES SUCKLING:"Very structured and tannic yet plenty of bright fruit underneath. Full and very silky. Excellent."

DUNNUCK: JEB DUNNUCK:"The 2015 Château Monbrison is a smokin’ good Margaux to seek out. With a deep ruby/purple color and terrific notes of caramelized cherries, currants, bay leaf, and toasty oak, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, fine, polished tannin, plenty of freshness, and a rich, yet undeniably elegant personality. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following two decades."

WINEADVOCATE: THE WINEADVOCATE:"The 2015 Monbrison has a perfumed bouquet with generous red cherry, wild strawberry and rose petal scents that are neatly folded into the new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannin, sorbet-fresh fruit here with a lively and vivacious, quite fleshy finish that belies that fine tannin underneath. What a delicious Margaux to enjoy over 15-20 years, one that should be approachable not long after bottling."

WEINWISSER: WEINWISSER:"Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Feinwürziges, ausladendes Bouquet, Weichselnoten, Waldhimbeeren und feinblättrige Würznoten. Im Gaumen stoffig, leicht aufrauender Fluss mit minimal kernigen Substanzen."