Chateau Monbousquet 2006

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (92)

A blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2006 possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as a sweet perfume of espresso roast, damp earth, new oak, black cherries, and black currants. Medium to full-bodied with exceptional purity, surprising intensity, good texture, and sweet tannin in the finish, this unfiltered cuvee should drink well for 12-15 years. The residence and home estate of Chantal and Gerard Perse has once again turned in a serious effort. From sandy soils that have been largely dismissed as a good source for high quality wine production, Monbousquet, through extraordinary viticultural work, and doing everything right in the cellar, continues to turn out one of Bordeaux-s finer wines.

Winespectator (89)

Berry, chocolate and hints of coffee on the nose. Medium-bodied, with chewy tannins and cedar, berry and sweet tobacco on the finish. A little lean, but very stylish.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.