Lot presentation
Château Monbousquet 2010
The wine
At first the estate only made reds, but the first Monbousquet white wine appeared in the 1990s, pushed through by the current owner and upon advice from world-renowned oenologist Michel Rolland. It remains an exclusive, restricted wine, and one of Saint-Emilion's very few whites. The originality of grape varieties in the region, such as Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris, combined with ageing on lees in new barrels and with consistent stirring, results in a wine characterised by fruity, peach and citrus aromas (grapefruit, lemon) with a dash of something buttery. It boasts thick, dense texture and spectacular length on the palate. This cuvée is proof that excellent white wines can indeed be produced near the village of Saint-Emilion!
About the Producer Château Monbousquet
For many years Château Montbousquet was a commercial wine with no particular characteristics due to excessive yields. Since 1993 when the Perse family took over the property, numerous investments have been made, resulting in a marked improvement in the wine's quality.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 12 bottles
Level: 12 NormalObservation: 12 NormalOrigin: professional
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: yes
Wooden case: yes
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Bordeaux
Owner: Gérard et Chantal Perse
Vintage: 2010
Colour: white
Peak drinking window: drink until 2028
Service temperature: 12°
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: citrus
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
