Château Montus

Château Montus

XL Madiran Tannat 1999

Ming L
9.4

The secondary and tertiary notes are on full display at year 25, yet there are still blackberry and raspberry lingering around. It’s rich, powerful, and silky smooth on the palate. Very rustic and savory yet so refined. The tannins are resolved but there is plenty of acidity to hold this for 5-6 more years before its slow descent.
Somewhat reminds me of Musar.
— 2 months ago

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Château Montus

Tannat Tannat Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Fcuking cool! — 7 years ago

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Château Montus

Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec Blanc White Blend 1999

Glue-y nose a bit like an Hermitage blanc, broad palate, still very firm acids-- splendid with a fatty pork chop. Also great with live jazz. — 8 years ago

Château Bouscassé

Madiran Tannat Blend 2017

Ming L
9.0

My prior experience with Tannat was limited to a bottle of Bodega Garzon, and I was not really a fan. This bottle gives me new perspective about the variety.

A blend of Tannat/CS/CF (60/20/20), it opens with ripe black fruits tinged with peppery spices, dark cocoa, cherry cola, and just hint of barnyard. Velvety palate with surprisingly polished tannins.

My first Madiran. Chateau Bouscassé is the home estate of Alain Brumont who also owns the more famous Chateau Montus.
— 2 years ago

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Château Montus

Madiran Petit Courbu-Gros Manseng Blend 2011

Tropical and oily, actually a fun mix — 7 years ago

Château Montus

Prestige 2009

Ted
9.4

Lots of dark red fruit and rich in color. It's so dark it looks like it will stain your teeth. — 8 years ago

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Le Macchiole

Paleo Bolgheri Cabernet Franc 2004

Thought this was Montus...
Lots of charcoal, toast, BBQ, olives, meat and minerals.
Slightly disappointing...
— 7 years ago

Dick, Riddley and 1 other liked this

Château du Cèdre (Verhaeghe et Fils)

GC Cahors Malbec 2006

Wowww impressionnant ! Ouvert prêt à boire charnu tannique arômes tertiaires ...me rappel les grands montus prestige à maturité — 8 years ago

Château Bouscassé (Alain Brumont)

Vieilles Vignes Madiran Tannat 2010

If you are into the power of Madiran then you will be served. Red berries with lots of tannin for this excellent 2010 vintage. Of cause the typical earthy tones balances well with the fruit and the punch. A great effort by Bouscasse, now compare with Montus... — 8 years ago

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