2022 Château Montlandrie, Côtes de Castillon

2022 Château Montlandrie, Côtes de Castillon

Tasted April 2023. 14.5% 50% new oak. 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Picked from the 8th September. Round and ripe fruit along with some crunchier raspberry fruit on the palate. Aromatic and bright on the nose, restrained and tightly wound on the palate. Lots of structure with grippy Cabernet tannins and some subtle creamy, nutty notes coming across.

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Côtes de Castillon, Right Bank, Bordeaux, France
  • Grape
    75% Merlot
    20% Cabernet Franc
    5% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Maturity
    Young 2025 - 2040info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    14.5%

Tasting notes

The limestone soils in Castillon are naturally cooler than many parts of Bordeaux across in all vintages, and yet even here the harvest began on September 8 through to 23, highlighting the unusual conditions of the vintage. The resulting wine still reflects the site, with its salinity and grip, and waves of soft rose aromatics. Gentle, supple tannins and fruits, enjoyable and finessed, carefully calibrated given the heat of the summer. 37hl/h yields. 50% new oak, Noemie Durantou winemaker.

Jane Anson, janeanson.com (May 2023)
93/100

Based on 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 Château Montlandrie has lots of ripe red and black fruits supported by notions of loamy soil, savory spices, and leafy herbs. It's concentrated, medium to full-bodied, has building yet beautiful tannins, and a great finish.

Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com (May 2023)
91—93+/100

Sea salt and grilled sea weed. Dark fruit, but so umami. Medium to full body with fine and chewy tannins. Crunchy.

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (April 2023)
93—94/100

The 2022 Montlandrie is a powerful, driving wine. Beams of tannin and acid run through a core of bright red-toned fruit, lending notable energy and tension throughout. A wine of size and volume, Montlandrie offers tremendous intensity as well as vibrancy. Gorgeous.

Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (April 2023)
(92—94)/100

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