Chateau Monbousquet St Emilion Futures 2003

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Winery:

Château Monbousquet

Varietal:

Bordeaux Blend

Region:

France > Bordeaux > Libournais > St. Émilion

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

2013 - 2030

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User Tags:  resinous, sexy, sophisticated, bramble fruits, fruit, plump, fleshy, unfiltered, berry, soil 

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What to Expect

Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Winemakers Notes

"....For whatever reason, the 2003 is less flamboyant and exuberant than other recent vintages. Possessing loads of tannin and structure, it comes across as a more masculine, less exotic effort than its 2001, 2000, 1999, and 1998 counterparts. Nevertheless, it is concentrated and plays it close to the vest ... at present, offering a surprising minerality along with plenty of blackberry and sweet kirsch liqueur notes intermixed with hints of smoke and espresso roast. Impeccably pure, it should age nicely for 12-15 years." 90-93/100 pts. (Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr-2003)

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