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Domaine de Montbourgeau - Montangis 2015

Name: Domaine de Montbourgeau - Montangis 2015
Brand: Montbourgeau Estate
Rating: 3.6 (7 reviews)

Étoile|White wine

3.6/5 (7 customers)

16,5/20

RVF

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

92/100

Robert Parker

“A new vintage of Chardonnay from a vineyard planted in 1920, this 2015 Etoile Montangis follows the style of the ripe, concentrated wines that Nicole’s father and grandfather produced—wines with a slightly high alcohol content and broad structure. It has the body typical of Chardonnay and the hallmarks of a hot vintage, displaying power, concentration, and good balance, with aromas reminiscent of nuts and dried spices. A powerful and ripe Chardonnay.” ((Wine Advocate 2019 – Luis Gutiérrez) A new challenge, a new success for the Montbourgeau estate!

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Estate

Domaine de Montbourgeau

Vintage

Montangis

Vintage

2015

Designation

Étoile

Region

Jura

Grape Varieties

Majoritairement Chardonnay avec quelques pieds isolés de poulsard et savagnin

Regions

Ground covered with small pebbles and crinoids; marly subsoil

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

In stainless steel tanks

Livestock Farming

First in large casks, then in untoasted barrels

Nose

Notes of citrus, almond, and honey

Palate

Concentrated and full-bodied, with subtle oxidative notes

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with veal cutlets with morel mushrooms, lamb curry, scallop risotto...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)

Rated 3*Stars (A high-quality product that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

The first vintage of a new cuvée, a Chardonnay made from nearly century-old vines, aged for one year with top-up, then two years under a veil of yeast, and finally six months in large oak casks. Powerfully structured, with pronounced nutty notes, this full-bodied, oxidative wine remains well-balanced, with a certain floral and lemony finesse.

About the estate:

Nicole Deriaux has a soft spot for Chardonnay—preferably with a distinct character—which accounts for nearly 70% of her vineyard (10 hectares in total within the Étoile appellation, including 2 hectares of Savagnin). Her family has owned the estate since 1920, and she has been at the helm for over 25 years, now supported by her sons César and Baptiste. All her wines showcase the Jura in the most beautiful and delicate way possible, with briny notes, subtle hints of yeast, and soon an interesting chardonnay ouillé (2017 vintage). 2019 is expected to mark the transition to organic farming. Montbourgeau shines at the pinnacle of the Étoile appellation.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

In 1920, Victor Gros, Nicole Deriaux’s grandfather, settled in Montbourgeau. Her father, Jean Gros, further cemented the estate’s reputation. Near the 11 hectares of vineyards lies an idyllic setting, bordered by a row of linden trees leading to the wine cellars that surround the family home. A leading estate in the L’Étoile appellation.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

A new vintage of Chardonnay from a vineyard planted in 1920, this 2015 Etoile Montangis follows the style of the ripe, concentrated wines that Nicole’s father and grandfather produced—wines that are slightly high in alcohol and full-bodied. It has the body typical of Chardonnay and the hallmarks of a warm vintage, displaying power, concentration, and good balance, with aromas reminiscent of nuts and dried spices. A powerful and ripe Chardonnay.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2019 guide) 16.5/20 + Favorite (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the wine:

This new vintage comes from a very old Chardonnay vineyard, planted in 1930, with a few scattered Savagnin vines. Generous and full-bodied thanks to the vintage, the wine perfectly embodies the estate’s style, combining “veiled flavors” (a hint of toasted nuts...) with lively fruit.

About the estate:

Still relatively unknown, the Étoile appellation can produce wines of great finesse, provided the producer demonstrates tact and sensitivity. Nicole Deriaux, assisted by her son César, undoubtedly possesses these qualities. We particularly appreciate the estate’s style—free of frills and artifice—which offers straightforward, intense wines that, without any nostalgia, embody the finest Jura tradition. The estate’s wines achieve superb expressiveness; the Cuvée Spéciale—a Chardonnay aged for a long time under a veil—and the vin jaune are the most consistently excellent. The new Montangis cuvée appears to be cut from the same cloth. This careful and discreet work deserves greater recognition and the full attention of Jura enthusiasts. The first star is firmly secured.

Customer Rating

3.6/5

based on 7 reviews

Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN G. Published on July 16, 2021

Admittedly, it’s a Chardonnay, but it was aged in barrels that previously held Savagnin. This results in an unconventional white wine—interesting for Savagnin enthusiasts, but off-putting for those who think Chardonnay just isn’t their thing. It ranks below “En Banode” from the same winemaker.