Château Monbousquet

Blanc d'Exception Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.160 ratings
8.810 pro ratings
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle, Sémillon
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Steve Bachmann

Just ok. Golden yellow. Would have guessed bad from appearance but tasted fine. Past peak though.

Just ok. Golden yellow. Would have guessed bad from appearance but tasted fine. Past peak though.

Oct 21st, 2016
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

8.8

For the right person could be good. A very rich, unctuous, oaky wine.

For the right person could be good. A very rich, unctuous, oaky wine.

Aug 4th, 2016
Tom Kobylarz

Bordeaux Blanc, 100% Sauvignon Blanc that has been obliterated with oak and ripeness. Not sure the density will slowly come down evenly as it ages so that it might be better with age. I can maybe see that happening, but it may be lacking in the vital acidity needed to age.

Bordeaux Blanc, 100% Sauvignon Blanc that has been obliterated with oak and ripeness. Not sure the density will slowly come down evenly as it ages so that it might be better with age. I can maybe see that happening, but it may be lacking in the vital acidity needed to age.

Jul 4th, 2016
Alison Prager

Happy Birthday Karen!!

Happy Birthday Karen!!

Dec 2nd, 2014
Rob Landsness

Brand Ambassador/Agent Jeffrey Davis Signature Selections

8.7

Love the white , especially after the ultra tannic reds, it is like going on vacation for the palate.

Love the white , especially after the ultra tannic reds, it is like going on vacation for the palate.

Apr 4th, 2014
Pooneet K

Not my favorite. Quite oaked, which is a touch surprising but similar to other years of Monbusquet blanc I’ve had. Not much of the Sauvignon / Semillon characteristic comes through. Improves a bit with some time and crucial to have not too cold.

Not my favorite. Quite oaked, which is a touch surprising but similar to other years of Monbusquet blanc I’ve had. Not much of the Sauvignon / Semillon characteristic comes through. Improves a bit with some time and crucial to have not too cold.

Dec 29th, 2018
Patrice Conxicoeur

Unusual find from usually all-red Saint Emilion terroirs. 2/3 Sauvignon blanc, 1/3 Sauvignon gris. Rich and long on the palate. No excess of oak but rather lots of fruits and nicely balanced. Aged well.

Unusual find from usually all-red Saint Emilion terroirs. 2/3 Sauvignon blanc, 1/3 Sauvignon gris. Rich and long on the palate. No excess of oak but rather lots of fruits and nicely balanced. Aged well.

Sep 30th, 2018
Aaron Rankin

Dark golden color. Nose of pears, pineapple, kiwi, melon, vanilla, caramel; on the same spectrum as Sauternes. Luxurious. You smell this and you feel like it was paired to a dish at a 3 Michelin star restaurant. Lush, rich, creamy flavors and textures with nice minerality, medium- acid and a decent finish length.

Dark golden color. Nose of pears, pineapple, kiwi, melon, vanilla, caramel; on the same spectrum as Sauternes. Luxurious. You smell this and you feel like it was paired to a dish at a 3 Michelin star restaurant. Lush, rich, creamy flavors and textures with nice minerality, medium- acid and a decent finish length.

Dec 16th, 2017
Bob Pratt

Highly aromatic, sharp acidity , a bit oaky for Sunny Ch Pavie wine dinner at Morton’s iapm

Highly aromatic, sharp acidity , a bit oaky for Sunny Ch Pavie wine dinner at Morton’s iapm

Oct 22nd, 2017
Jeff Loo

Delicious and great to see a little bit of age on Monbousquet blanc. Always a great value

Delicious and great to see a little bit of age on Monbousquet blanc. Always a great value

Apr 1st, 2017