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Château Montuslocated in the South-West region, close to the towns of Pau and Tarbes and facing the Pyrenees, is one of the Brumont vineyards, along with Châteaux Bouscassé. The entire vineyard formed by these two properties, Montus and Bouscassé, covers 180 hectares in the Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic Bilh and Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne appellations.

Alain Brumonthead of the Châteaux Montus and Château BouscasséHe made many changes and achieved what no one had done before him: choosing the best plots for each grape variety, replanting with the best grafts, doubling the number of vines per hectare to increase their potential tenfold, reducing yields and adapting fermentation to each grape variety. He was also the first in the appellation to age his wine in new barrels.

Visit Château Montus winesAlain Brumont, and the Brumont brand in general, are now considered to be an up-and-coming, original label with a future, thanks to its unique concept and style. With wines improving every year, Alain Brumont's aim is no longer to remain in the "club" of the 100 best winemakers, but to compete with the 20 or 30 best winemakers in the world.

A short history of Montus wines...

Château Montus, the stronghold of Alain Brumont vineyards, comprises 180 hectares of vines. It is one of the emblems of the Madiran appellation. Also known as the "Petrus of Madiran", its cuvée Montus Prestige has established the Château's reputation. The estate is also famous for its monumental underground cellar, built in 1995. So well known, it has been dubbed the "Cathedral of Tannat", housing a total of 2,000 barrels. The estate's wines are regularly recognized by the critics. Critics make a point of highlighting the exceptional elegance of Montus wines.

How are the estate's wines conceived?

The making of Montus wines is demanding. You have to be fussy, patient and rigorous to achieve the exceptional taste of these wines.

The house's flagship red wine is Tyre. It is made from a 10-hectare parcel of tannat. Sloping and well exposed, the soil of this parcel consists entirely of rolled pebbles. More surprisingly, the subsoil is composed of red clay. It's this unique soil that gives the red wine its distinctive taste. For 16 months, the wine is aged in new barrels. Vinification requires a great deal of patience and know-how. It's this patience that makes the wine so tasty. Over time, notes of mocha, leather and tobacco leaf emerge. These exceptional notes give it a unique character. This wine comes from the best terroirs in the vineyard.

A short history of Madiran...

Château Montus wines benefit from a great terroir. This area is unique in the South-West. It has a steep slope with large pebbles. The creation of this land, conducive to the development of the wines, took place in 1985. This wine is a real surprise. Indeed, the hierarchy of mythical red wines has been turned upside down. Many critics have dubbed this wine "the Pétrus of the South-West".

Where does Montus wine come from?

Montus wine is made on steep slopes. These slopes are composed of rolled pebbles. The ideal exposure for these soils is South or even South-West. The terroirs are generally draining and warm. In this way, you can be sure that the vines will ripen well. Layered subsoil of brown and orange clays. Very low yields with 5-6 bunches per vine.

Vinification and ageing of Montus wines

Maceration for this type of wine lasts a total of 3 to 6 weeks. This depends on the amount of sunshine in the soil and whether the grapes are more or less ripe. Fermentation must reach 28°C to be ideal. The vats in which the grapes are placed for fermentation are made of wood. The wine is then aged on its lees for 12 to 14 months in 60-80% new barrels.

What to serve Montus wine with?

This type of wine can be enjoyed by connoisseurs of all kinds. Fans of quality wines will be delighted. This wine is ideal with prime rib, rack of lamb, duck breast, game or spicy cuisine. It should be paired with dishes that have character, spiciness or a pronounced taste.

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