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.
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.
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.
Sea salt and grilled sea weed. Dark fruit, but so umami. Medium to full body with fine and chewy tannins. Crunchy.
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.
Critic score 91/100
Maturity Young 2026 - 2038
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Maturity Young 2026 - 2039
Critic score 92/100
Maturity Ready 2024 - 2040
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