Montlandrie 2009 75cl

This expressive red delivers floral, vanilla, red berry and licorice aromas and flavors that are bright and focused. Offers firm tannins and fresh acidity. Vivid and long, in the modern style. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2019. 2,080 cases made. –TM

Erster Jahrgang von Denis Durantou's (Eglise-Clinet, Pomerol) neuem Besitz in Castillon. 75 % Merlot, 25 % Cabernet Sauvignon. Produktion 25'000 Flaschen. 30 % wird in mehrheitlich neuem Holz ausgebaut und 70 % in Cuves. 2 Kilometer von der Grenze zu Saint Emilion entfernt. Während dem Ausbau werden dann die Cuves-Weine laufend für eine gewisse Zeit ins Holz gelegt. Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Aromatisches Bouquet, Heidelbeerstauden, Gewürznelken, Cassis, zeigt eine tiefe Würze. Im Gaumen mit guter Konzentration, fleischig, zeigt Rückhalt. Ein kräftiger aber auch bourgeoiser Wein. beginnen (2012 - 2020)

A wine with dried berries such as strawberries and blueberries. Hints of dried lemon peel. Very vibrant. Full body, with chewy tannins that are polished and fine. From the same owner of L'Eglise Clinet. Better in 2014.

From the famed proprietor Denis Durantou, who is better known for his famous Pomerol, L-Eglise Clinet, this wine is a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Dense purple in color, with a boatload of tannin but also impressive levels of extract and richness, for a 2009 this wine needs some patience from its purchaser. It was more hedonistic from barrel, but it actually seems even more seriously endowed from bottle, and I would hold off drinking it for a year or so, as it should keep for at least a decade or more.