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Château Montfollet - Blaye Le Valentin Red 2023

Château Montfollet - Blaye Le Valentin rouge 2023

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux|Red wine

4.2/5 (6 customers)

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

powerful

structured

Enjoy anytime

barbecue

best-seller

"This bestseller has once again been awarded three gold medals!"

"This is a lovely, well-structured wine, with rich aromas of dark fruits—blackcurrant in particular—and some woody notes. With rich tannins, it is powerful and has a long finish; it will need to mellow further before pairing well with hearty meats." (Hachette Guide 2026)

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Estate

Château Montfollet

Vintage

Le Valentin

Vintage

2023

Designation

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

70% Merlot, 30% Malbec

Regions

Clay-gravel and clay-limestone soils on south-, southeast-, and southwest-facing slopes

Viticulture

Sustainable and HVE 3-certified

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to regulate the temperature during fermentation and preserve all the fruit's aromas

Livestock Farming

12 months in barrels

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep black color

Nose

Crisp aromas of black plum and blackcurrant, with notes of wood, dried herbs, and spices

Palate

A powerful, well-structured wine with rich tannins and a flavorful, 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 it with a grilled ribeye steak, osso bucco, or aged cheeses...

More information at Château Montfollet

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The 67 hectares of vineyards on this family-owned estate overlook the Gironde estuary, directly across from Margaux’s most prestigious wines. Determined to unlock the potential of these magnificent terroirs while respecting the environment, Dominique Raimond employs every possible cultivation and winemaking technique to produce a great wine from the Blaye region. The white wines are generally very aromatic, with lovely structure and a perfect balance of freshness. The Côtes-de-Bourg “Cuvée Altus” is consistently top-notch, as is the grand vin from Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux. A flagship estate in both appellations. Montfollet is part of the Châteaux Solidaires association, which brings together ten winemakers from the Blayais region who maintain their own identities while sharing cellars and equipment in a cooperative spirit. Château Haut-Prieur, a member of this association, is superb in the 2016 vintage.

Decanter

Rated Winery 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 regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

This is a lovely, well-structured wine, with rich aromas of dark fruits—blackcurrant in particular—and some woody notes. With rich tannins, it is powerful and has a long finish; it will need to mellow further before pairing well with flavorful meats. 2028–2033

About the estate:

Château Montfollet, one of the leading estates in the Blaye and Bourgeais regions, has been managed 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 (founded in 1937), renamed “Châteaux solidaires” in 2011, which vinifies the harvests of about ten member châteaux—all of which are selected with great care—separately.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2025 guide) 90/100

Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the wine:

Barrel aging gives this wine its toasty aroma and spicy texture. It is a structured wine with firm tannins and a dry mid-palate. Notes of black fruit envelop the wine’s density, giving it a juicy character. Best enjoyed starting in 2027.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended

About the 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 features fine, firm tannins. A hint of spice on the mid-palate complements the structured, powerful mouthfeel and the savory, lingering finish. Ready to drink now or for aging.