Monbousquet 2017 (OWC 6)

Description

By Wine Spectator in 2020 (WS94)

This shows a prominent tobacco leaf note out front, followed by dark currant and blackberry paste flavors, studded with singed alder, savory and charcoal accents. Features muscular grip through the finish, with the savory edge leading the way. A bit burly for St.-Emilion, but should mellow in the cellar. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2022 through 2038. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

By James Suckling in 2020 (JS93)

A soft, silky wine with plum and chocolate aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied, yet caressing and delicious. Extremely open and drinkable already, but better in 2022.

By Tim Aktin (TA91-93)

Saturated purple colour. Inky deep sweet red and black cherry fruit aromas. Some spices. Juicy red and black fruit flavours. Inky texture and structure. Warm grippy tannins, balanced acidity, no green, fresh long deep fruity finish.