Chateau Monbousquet 1999

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Monbousquet
Vintage	1999
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2018
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

The dense ruby/purple-colored 1999 Monbousquet exhibits a port-like bouquet of super-ripe black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with scents of coffee, tobacco, and vanilla. Tipping the scales at a whopping 14% alcohol (extremely high for Bordeaux), this wine, which spends 18 months in 100% new oak and is bottled unfined and unfiltered, is a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was cropped at an amazingly low 30 hectoliters per hectare. It possesses an amazing texture, a mid-palate that you could get lost in, and a sensational 40-45 second finish. The exotic aromas, incredible texture, and abundant fruit are reminiscent of Pomerol's renowned micro-cuvee, Le Pin. The 1999 is even better from bottle than it was from cask. It is a remarkable effort for the vintage, Anticipated maturity: 2005-2017.

Winespectator (89)

Dark-colored. Very smoky, almost gamy aromas, with dried red fruits. Medium- to full-bodied, with chewy tannins and an astringent finish. Slightly overextracted, but impressive.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.