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Château Montus 2012

Name: Château Montus 2012
Brand: Château Montus
Rating: 4.1 (38 reviews)

Madiran|Red wine

4.1/5 (38 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

16,5/20

Gault & Millau

14,5/20

RVF

“This vintage, a blend of Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon, unfolds with powerful and complex aromas of dark fruits (blackcurrant, prune) and spices. On the palate, it is supported by firm yet gentle tannins and well-balanced acidity. A fine wine with aging potential. ” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016). A complex Madiran with a very long finish that will delight wine lovers!

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Estate

Château Montus

Vintage

2012

Designation

Madiran

Region

Southwest

Grape varieties

80% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

Terroirs

Steep slopes covered with rounded pebbles, with a subsoil of brown, orange-hued clay in layers, generally facing south. Well-drained, warm terroirs that promote full ripeness

Viticulture

Integrated pest management, natural compost (sheep and cow manure), selection of buds and clusters (4 to 5 clusters per vine), thinning, leaf removal

Grape Harvest

hand-harvested into crates containing a single layer of grapes to preserve the quality of the fruit

Winemaking

Maceration for 3 to 6 weeks (depending on the vintage), fermentation at 28°C. Punching down, malolactic fermentation in wooden vats

Livestock farming

Aged on the lees in barrels for 12 to 14 months (70% one-year-old barrels, 30% new barrels)

Alcohol content

15.5%

Eye

purple dress

Nose

vibrant and aromatic: red fruits, wild berries, mocha, green pepper, citron

Palate

Well-defined, precise tannins, with a lovely freshness that leads to a long finish. The oak is already well-integrated, adding body and sweetness.

Serve

decant at 17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2017

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with duck confit with porcini mushrooms, wild boar stew, cassoulet, venison shank, grilled red meat, or meat in a sauce...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2016) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

About the wine:

Alain Brumont acquired this château in 1979 and completely replanted it on slopes of rounded pebbles, over a subsoil of yellow and red clay. It has become an icon of the appellation, with several "Coup de Coeur" awards to its credit. This vintage, a blend of Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon, unfolds with powerful and complex aromas of dark fruits (blackcurrant, prune) and spices. On the palate, it is supported by firm yet gentle tannins and well-balanced acidity. A fine wine for aging.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2016 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good)

About the wine:

This is the estate’s signature wine. It currently retains the influence of its elegant aging in new oak. Nevertheless, one can detect beautiful fruit, refined tannins, and a magnificent, spicy finish.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated 14.5/20 (Good wine)

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 distinctive style, sending wines from Madiran across the globe under the Château Montus label, which he acquired in 1980. Often bucking conventional wisdom, Brumont’s vintages 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 challenging Pyrenean grape.

Wine Enthusiast

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Customer rating

4.1/5

based on 38 reviews

Review by Mr. JEAN S. Posted on June 7, 2018

When I first tasted this vintage, it struck me as being just a tad harsh. Since I still have some 2010 left, I’ll wait to try the 2012 again.