Vinous - Antonio Galloni (88-91)

The 2021 Monbrison is a very pretty, perfumed Margaux marked by strong aromatics and fine balance, in the classic, mid-weight style of the year. Dried leaves, tobacco, blood orange, cedar and mint lend notable presence throughout.

Jeb Dunnuck (93)

Smoky red and black fruits, spicy wood, tobacco, and incense notes emerge from the 2022 Château Monbrison, a classy, complete, medium to full-bodied Margaux. I love its overall balance, and it has plenty of mid-palate depth as well as polished tannins. Based on 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged 18 months in barrel, give it 3-5 years and enjoy over the following 15+.

Vinous - Neal Martin (90)

The 2020 Mondot comes from the new parcels acquired by the estate of pure Merlot on limestone soils. Around 40% of the élevage was in tank. It has quite a fresh, precocious bouquet, with black plum and a touch of licorice, powerful and wanting to make an impression. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft texture, open and easygoing but with plenty of depth. The aging in tank plays a role here, rendering the finish pliant and accessible. Not long-term, yet quite delicious.

Expand your cellar with the captivating Mont Perat 2022—an exceptional Bordeaux from the reputable Château Mont Perat estate. Nestled in the picturesque region of Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, the vineyards benefit from mineral-rich clay-limestone soils, ideal for growing exceptional Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This blend is carefully aged in French oak barrels, fine-tuning the sumptuous flavours over 12 months.

The Mont Perat 2022 boasts a deep, alluring ruby hue. On the nose, it reveals an intoxicating bouquet of blackcurrant, cherry, and subtle smoky notes, delightfully underscored by spicy accents. The palate is beautifully balanced with impressive structure, delivering damson plum and dark chocolate flavours. A lingering finish completes this elegant, full-bodied experience. This is a superb expression of the producer's dedication to creating captivating wines, showcasing the distinct terroir of their premier Bordeaux estate.

Add the Mont Perat 2022 to your fine wine collection for a taste of the heart of Bordeaux's winemaking prowess.

Explore the sophisticated allure of Mont Perat Blanc 2022, a striking embodiment of viticulture excellence from Bordeaux's Right Bank, France. Marvel in its elegant stare, a shining pale yellow, with incandescent green highlights. This exceptional white, composed predominantly of Sauvignon Blanc and complemented by Semillon, promises a robust balance of fruitiness and keen acidity.

The vintage has been painstakingly crafted by the respected Despagne family, a clan whose vintner lineage dates back over two centuries. Renowned for their dedication to sustainable viticulture, their grapes are expertly hand-harvested, ensuring only the highest quality yield is utilised. The Mont Perat Blanc 2022 is then matured on its lees for several months, imbuing it with complexity and a rich creaminess that sets it apart.

Delighting with enticing notes of citron, fresh white peaches, and a delicate medley of white flowers, the Mont Perat Blanc 2022 is the epitome of a versatile, food-friendly wine, certain to impress at any gathering.

Experience the sophistication of Montaiguillon 2015, an exquisite vintage originating from Bordeaux, the heart of French viticulture. This elegant red wine, crafted on the slopes of Montagne Saint-Émilion, is an exemplary creation of Château Montaiguillon, a renowned family estate esteemed for eight generations.

With a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, Montaiguillon 2015 encapsulates its terroir, boasting complex yet harmonious aromas. It basks in its 15-18 months' maturation in French oak barrels, thus enriching its profile with a sumptuous undercurrent of toasted notes.

This wine's youthful vibrancy pulsates in its deep, ruby-red colour, while tender tannins and the wine's well-structured character hint at impressive ageing potential. An excellent pairing to red meat or cheeses, Montaiguillon 2015 is a definitive testament to Château Montaiguillon's commitment to preserving traditional wine-making techniques while adapting to contemporary methods of viniculture.

Wine Advocate (91-93)

A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Montlandrie gives up notes of crushed black plums, red currants and black cherries with suggestions of cigar box, yeast extract, tapenade and underbrush. Medium-bodied with a solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins, it has beautiful freshness and a mineral-tinged finish.

Wine Advocate (92-94)

Produced by Denis Durantou of Château L’Eglise Clinet, the 2018 Montlandrie is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with 14.5% alcohol and is currently aging in 40% new oak. Deep purple-black in color, it features fragrant notes of lilacs, Morello cherries and blueberry compote over a core of plum preserves and woodsmoke plus a waft of underbrush. The medium to full-bodied palate is richly fruited with black and blue fruits, lifted by earthy accents and lovely freshness, finishing long and velvety textured.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

A perennial no-brainer, the 2019 Château Montlandrie sports a vivid purple hue as well as a gorgeous bouquet of juicy black cherries, blueberries, tobacco, and cedarwood, with some classic chalky minerality in the background. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has terrific purity of fruit, silky tannins, and a great finish. I’d be thrilled to have bottles in the cellar, and it should have 10-15 years of longevity.

Jeb Dunnuck (94)

A perennial no-brainer, the 2019 Château Montlandrie sports a vivid purple hue as well as a gorgeous bouquet of juicy black cherries, blueberries, tobacco, and cedarwood, with some classic chalky minerality in the background. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has terrific purity of fruit, silky tannins, and a great finish. I’d be thrilled to have bottles in the cellar, and it should have 10-15 years of longevity.

Wine Advocate (92-94)

The 2020 Montlandrie is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot was picked between the 18th and the 22nd of September, and the Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon were picked from the 23rd to the 25th of September. It has an alcohol of 14.5% and is aging in French oak barrels, 40% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it bursts from the glass with vibrant notes of crushed blackberries, fresh, juicy black plums and mulberries, plus hints of bay leaves, cardamom, ground black pepper and black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate possesses impressive freshness with a solid backbone of soft, rounded tannins and bags of ripe black fruits, finishing long with a peppery kick. 53,000 bottles are expected to be made.