Chateau Monbousquet 2003

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Monbousquet
Vintage	2003
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Grape	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2016
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (93)

From a mixture of sand, gravel, and clay soils, this unheralded terroir produces wines well-above its pedigree thanks to the extraordinary efforts of proprietors Chantal and Gerard Perse. The wines are given a 4- to 5-week maceration in both stainless steel and oak, and are aged sur-lie in new oak. The dark ruby/purple-colored 2003 offers up notes of smoky meats, melted licorice, jammy black cherries, spice box, earth, and cedar. This plump, fleshy, sexy, unfined, unfiltered wine represents a classic blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Yields were 32 hectoliters per hectare, and the alcohol is 13.5%.

Winespectator (90)

Essence of blackberry here on the nose with a hint of cream. Full-bodied yet silky and refined, with lovely texture and length. Delicious and long. Gorgeous.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.