Château Montus Prestige,Madiran 1998 0,75l

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Château Montus

Château Montus Prestige,Madiran 1998 0,75l

Montus Prestige is the most concentrated expression of Château Montus and was one of the first Madiran wines made entirely from Tannat. The grapes come from old vines on steep, warm slopes covered in large pebbles over clay, yielding naturally low crops. After rigorous sorting they are harvested in small crates, macerated for an extended period and aged 14–16 months in mostly new French oak. The bouquet offers very dark fruit, blackberry and black cherry with licorice, clove, tobacco and toasted notes. On the palate Montus Prestige is dense, firmly structured and powerful, with abundant but ripe tannins, layered spice and a long, complex finish that promises excellent ageing.

Ageing in new French barriques concentrates the Tannat fruit and brings toasted aromas, depth and complex maturity.

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Brand
Château Montus
Region
Europe - France - Southwestern France - Madiran
Category
Wines - Red wine
grape varieties
100% Tannat
ID
33899
Vintage
1998
Content
0,75l
Taste Profile
dry
Body
opulent
Tasting Note
complex
Maturation
14–16 months in new barriques
Vineyard
highest parcels of Montus
Soil Type
steep slopes with rounded pebbles; brown and orange clay layers

Château Montus

On the foothills of the Pyrenees in Madiran, Château Montus has defined a modern benchmark since 1980. Alain Brumont acquired the estate one year after taking over Bouscassé (1979) and proved that Tannat can speak with both authority and precision when treated parcel by parcel....

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The grape variety: Tannat

Tannat produces dark, full-bodied red wines with blackberry fruit, firm tannins, spice and savory depth. The style can be rustic and traditional or polished and modern.

It is a strong choice with grilled meats, stews, hard cheeses and barbecue, and it is especially exciting for anyone looking for powerful reds with character. Tannat
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