A cuvée that serves as a "bridge" between two iconic grape varieties from the vineyards of southwestern France and Bordeaux. The blend is created during the winemaking process to produce a complex, balanced wine in the "New World" style, characterized by its full-bodied texture, finesse, and aromas of candied fruit. A pure delight!
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Eye
dark dress
Nose
Expressive, with aromas of red berries and hints of spice
Palate
Characterized by its full-bodied, refined character and aromas of candied fruit, with soft tannins that give rise to a supple, round finish
Serve
at 15-17°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2019
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with cold cuts, mild cheeses, black pork, grilled red meats, roasted poultry, and marinated meats cooked on a griddle...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Alain Brumont has forged his own identity through a style that has sent wines from Madiran around the world under the Château Montus label, which he acquired in 1980. Often defying conventional wisdom, Brumont’s wines reflect his great freedom in interpreting terroirs with yellow and red clay subsoils, which vary in composition from 20% to 40%. Tannat is featured in the château’s three cuvées—Prestige, XL, Montus, and La Tyre—and undoubtedly delivers the most spectacular profile of this Pyrenean grape, which is not easy to work with.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Customer Rating
3.1/5
based on 8 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE B. Published on January 28, 2018
In the end, it might actually be more balanced than TORUS. All in all, just as much enjoyment for less money. Why pass it up? I enjoyed it with chicken and merguez sausage couscous. A perfect pairing.
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Review by Mr. SEBASTIEN G. Posted on November 3, 2015
A nice, inexpensive wine to enjoy with friends, paired with grilled meats or cheese.
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Review by Mr. PASCAL L. Published on October 22, 2021
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Review by Ms. ANDREE R. Published on 12/06/2015
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Review by Mr. CLAUDE B. Published on September 28, 2015
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Review and comment by Mr. ERIC V. Posted on July 26, 2015
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE V. Published on July 18, 2015
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Review by Mr. OLIVIER D. Posted on June 26, 2015
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