Chteau Monbousquet 1540 Franois de Lescours Saint-milion

1993 Chantal Grard Perse Saint-milion 500 Monbousquet

Monbousquet 2006 Grand Cru Class Robert Parker Chteau Monbousquet Grard Perse Saint-Emilion

Saint milion Grand Cru Class

70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc,15% Cabernet Sauvignon 38

14.5%

750

50%

(Robert Parker’s rating: 91-93 points)

(2024-2040)

(James Suckling’s rating: 95 points)

( 2023 )

According to current research, Chteau Monbousquets origins date back to 1540. At this time the estate belonged to a gentleman named Franois de Lescours, about whom the archives tell us little.

In 1993 Chantal and Grard Perse came to Monbousquet to begin a new chapter in the chteaus story, ushering in a veritable leap in quality. A golden opportunity for this great terroir so rich in history, situated just 500 meters from Saint-Emilions southern slopes.

In 2006 Monbousquet was promoted to the rank of a Grand Cru Class. In just a few years under the direction of its new owner, this growth which has always been well-respected among Saint-Emilions great wines has become one of the appellations stars, leading Robert Parker to declare: Chteau Monbousquet under Grard Perses guidance is exceptional. Right now this growth is probably the most exotic and most sensual wine in Saint-Emilion, if not in all of Bordeaux.

Appellation:
Saint milion Grand Cru Class, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape varieties :
70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon (Average age of the vines: 38 years)

Alcohol content:
14.5%

Volume:
750mL

Vinification:
Ageing in French oak barriques, 50% new.

Tasting Notes:
(Robert Parker’s rating: 91-93 points)
With a deep purple-black color, it prances out of the glass with showy scents of crushed black plums, mulberries and Morello cherries, plus touches of dried Provence herbs, charcoal and forest floor. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers expressive black and red berry layers, framed by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on a fragrant earth note.
(Drink Date: 2024 – 2040)

(James Suckling’s rating: 95 points)
Very tight and linear with blackberries, chocolate and cedar. Medium- to full-bodied. Linear. Racy and pretty.Drinkable but better in three or four years.
(Published in 2023)