Château Montfollet - Blaye Le Valentin rouge 2023
91/100
James Suckling
90/100
Wine Enthusiast
1*Étoile
Hachette
Médaille d'Or
Concours Lyon
Médaille d'or
Vinalies Internationales - Paris
Médaille d'Or
Concours Féminalise
"This bestseller has once again been awarded three gold medals!"
"This is a lovely, well-structured wine, bursting with delicious aromas of black fruits, particularly blackcurrant, and a few woody notes. With rich tannins, powerful and long on the palate, it will need to mellow further before accompanying a flavorful meat dish." (Guide Hachette 2026)
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Eye
Deep black color
Nose
Crisp aromas of black plum and blackcurrant, wood, dried herbs, and spices
Mouth
A powerful, structured wine with rich tannins and a savory, lingering finish.
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2033
Production
30,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled ribeye steak, osso bucco, mature cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The 67 hectares of vineyards on this family estate overlook the Gironde estuary, directly opposite the most prestigious Margaux wines. Keen to reveal the potential of these magnificent terroirs while respecting the environment, Dominique Raimond uses every means of cultivation and vinification to produce a great Blayais wine. The whites are generally very aromatic, with good tension and a good balance of freshness. The Côtes-de-Bourg Cuvée Altus is always top-notch, as is the grand vin in Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux. A flagship property in both appellations. Montfollet is part of the Châteaux Solidaires association, which brings together ten Blaye winegrowers who retain their own identity while sharing cellars and tools in a spirit of cooperation. Château Haut-Prieur is part of this association and is superb in the 2016 vintage.
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2026) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
This is a lovely, well-structured wine, bursting with delicious aromas of black fruits, particularly blackcurrant, and a few woody notes. With rich tannins, powerful and long on the palate, it will need to mellow further before accompanying a flavorful meat dish. 2028-2033
About the estate:
Ch. Montfollet, one of the leading lights of the Blaye and Bourgeais regions, has been run since 1991 by Dominique Raimond, who also owns several other châteaux: Haut Lalande, Graulet, Merigot, Haut Grela, and Puy d'Amour. Dominique Raimond is a member of the Cars cooperative (1937), renamed "Châteaux Solidaires" in 2011, which vinifies separately the harvests of a dozen member châteaux, selected with great rigor.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
Barrel aging gives this wine its toasty aroma and spicy texture. It is a structured wine with solid tannins and a dry mid-palate. Notes of black fruit envelop the wine's density, giving it a juicy character. Drink from 2027 onwards.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A robust, juicy, and lively blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Malbec. The nose reveals notes of black plum, bark, dried herbs, and baking spices. Medium-bodied, it has fine, firm tannins. A hint of spice in the mid-palate complements the structured, powerful mouthfeel and the savory, lingering finish. Drink now or hold.
Concours Lyon
Rated wine (2024 guide) Gold Medal
Vinalies Internationales - Paris
Rated wine (2024 guide) Gold medal
Concours Mondial des Vins Féminalise
Rated wine (2024 guide) Gold Medal
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