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In a few words ...
Château Montus benefits from a great terroir, unique in the South-West, with a steep slope of large pebbles on fine clay from the Pyrenees. The miracle came in 1985, when this wine shook up the hierarchy of mythical great red wines and gained worldwide recognition for its Tannat varietal. Dubbed the Pétrus of the South-West by a dozen critics over the past 30 years, Château Montus expresses all th... e qualities of these exceptional terroirs. Read more
Tasting notes
Appearance
Deep, brilliant crimson red.
Aroma
Black fruit aromas of cherry, blackberry and blackcurrant.
Wine Fruity
Taste
Deep, suave wine, discreet red fruit coulis, fine tannins, controlled power for an elegant, persistent finish.
Wine Fruité | Long | Tannique
Product details
Keeps
2030 years
Peak
2025
Service
16°C
Grape varieties Tannat
Terroir Sols argilo-calcaires et pierreux sur les flans escarpés.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
-
Content
75cl
Decanting
90 min.
Food and wine pairings
Starters
Brouillade de truffes, feuilletés au Roquefort
Meat
Viandes grillées, agneau.
Vegetables
Gratin de fonds d'artichauts, truffe noire, champignons
Cheeses
Fromage de brebis.
Desserts
Desserts au chocolat.
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• 5 reviews • Registered since 2020 • Reviewed on the 2016 vintage of this wine on 10/05/2022
I haven't opened any bottles yet, but I know its qualities because I've already bought some from Twil and the cellar.
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Remarkable for its price.
A full-bodied, powerful wine, yet without any aggressiveness or heaviness.
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Impressive value for money...
Fruity, peppery notes, well-melted tannins and great length!
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A wine that surprised us with its full, generous body, its complex bouquet with evolved aromas and its length on the palate! A real pleasure!
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Lovely bouquet and structure. Long finish. A nice surprise and a wine that can still last. I recommend it without hesitation.
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montus ...the reference for me.
always flawless
a dark red that alerts you to its power and smoothness on the palate
Château Montus
Château Montus is a domain from the region Sud-Ouest in France, that produces 29 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château Montus 2012.
Appellation
Madiran
The appellation Madiran is part of the region of Sud-Ouest from France which include Château Montus and its 29 cuvées. Spread over ., this region is 450 million bottles per year (50% white wines, 25% red wines, 25% rosés).
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