Château Montfollet - Côtes de Bourg Altus 2020
91-92/100
James Suckling
Médaille d'Or
Concours Féminalise
Médaille d'Or
Concours Bordeaux
Médaille d'Or
Challenge International du Vin
88/100
Wine Enthusiast
"Three-time gold medalist!"
“Plenty of blackberries and blueberries with a hint of damp earth and chocolate. Full-bodied and flavorful. Juicy, chewy tannins. A flavorful finish.” (James Suckling 2021) — This red wine, which has won three gold medals, is undoubtedly one of our bestsellers!
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Eye
Deep black color
Nose
Very complex, with aromas of dark fruits, cocoa, vanilla, and spices
Palate
Powerful and full-bodied, with silky tannins. A very aromatic finish enhanced by notes of jammy fruit and toast.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2024
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled red meat, a platter of cold cuts and cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though a bit 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. Committed to unlocking the potential of these magnificent terroirs while respecting the environment, Dominique Raimond employs every possible method of cultivation and winemaking to produce a great wine from the Blaye region. The whites are generally very aromatic, with lovely structure and a perfect balance of freshness. The Côtes-de-Bourg “Cuvée Altus” is always 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 Estate Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Château Montfollet, one of the leading estates in the Blayais 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—selected through a very rigorous process—separately.
Concours Vins de Bordeaux
Rated wine (2022 guide) Gold Medal (Bordeaux Wine Competition)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2023 guide) 88/100
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
With hints of Malbec, this wine is firm and well-structured. The predominance of Merlot lends the wine richness and aromas of black plums. This wine, aged in oak barrels, will be ready to drink starting in 2025.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91-92/100
Rated winery (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Plenty of blackberries and blueberries with hints of damp earth and chocolate. Full-bodied and flavorful. Juicy, chewy tannins. A flavorful finish.
Challenge International du Vin
Rated wine (2022 guide) Gold Medal
Concours Mondial des Vins Féminalise
Rated wine (2022 guide) Gold Medal