Château Monbousquet
Saint-Emilion Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
blowzy, boozy, obtuse, über extracted & overrated relic from the dynamic duo of paker/rolland who promoted wines of #Brobdingnagian build for point hoarding collectors in the waining years of the 20th century. interesting study, but taxing on the senses.
blowzy, boozy, obtuse, über extracted & overrated relic from the dynamic duo of paker/rolland who promoted wines of #Brobdingnagian build for point hoarding collectors in the waining years of the 20th century. interesting study, but taxing on the senses.
2 people found it helpfulJan 16th, 2015
This bottle did not make it. Brownish color no fruit but bloody nose with an old structure.
This bottle did not make it. Brownish color no fruit but bloody nose with an old structure.
1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2016Crinkly dark plums, still fresh fruit with great balance between alcohol, wood, and body. Fun for the whole family.
Crinkly dark plums, still fresh fruit with great balance between alcohol, wood, and body. Fun for the whole family.
1 person found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2015
Expecting a touch more power for the vintage. Softer dark cherry and plum.
Expecting a touch more power for the vintage. Softer dark cherry and plum.
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2015
A really pleasant surprise. Thought this might be over the top but while plenty ripe, it has good earthy notes and graphite to complement the fruit. Really nice.
A really pleasant surprise. Thought this might be over the top but while plenty ripe, it has good earthy notes and graphite to complement the fruit. Really nice.
Apr 5th, 2013Multiple layers going on here! One of my fellow wine freaks said: “great funk on the nose, tastes of plum & cherries.”
Multiple layers going on here! One of my fellow wine freaks said: “great funk on the nose, tastes of plum & cherries.”
Jun 27th, 2021This has been in my cellar since I purchased it “en premiere”. Tasted several times over 20 years And it was always tough monster. not now!. It is a mouthful of luscious dark fruit and chocolate, silky smooth and compelling. It is still available grab what you can!
This has been in my cellar since I purchased it “en premiere”. Tasted several times over 20 years And it was always tough monster. not now!. It is a mouthful of luscious dark fruit and chocolate, silky smooth and compelling. It is still available grab what you can!
Nov 10th, 2019Blackberry nose, ripe lush dark fruit and spice flavor with soft tannins. Very enjoyable with many years ahead.
Blackberry nose, ripe lush dark fruit and spice flavor with soft tannins. Very enjoyable with many years ahead.
Feb 8th, 2018
Black, dark fruit. Quite subdued and clear. Plum fruit and clarity. A little lacking midpalate but good balance.!
Black, dark fruit. Quite subdued and clear. Plum fruit and clarity. A little lacking midpalate but good balance.!
Nov 2nd, 2017
Decanted 40 min needed more time. Very dense cherry. Meaty flavors. Still fine structural. Tannins softening it may get better still
Decanted 40 min needed more time. Very dense cherry. Meaty flavors. Still fine structural. Tannins softening it may get better still
Jul 3rd, 2017