<tc>Château Montus - Madiran red 2020</tc>

Keywords : Power / Aging potential / Complexity

The wine : Château Montus is certainly among the greatest wines of the South-West region. Composed almost entirely of the local Tannat grape variety, here is a vintage of very great aging potential evolving with power and enjoying an enormous aromatic complexity. Notes of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, plum) mingle with delicious sweet spices (vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, garrigue, etc.) brought by a particularly noble oakiness. This vintage also already delivers some evolved notes of leather and humus. The tannins are powerful but ripe and will continue to mellow if you have the patience to let this superb bottle rest for a few more years in the cellar. A great wine to absolutely pair with red meats, game, duck, etc. !

Volume : 75cl

Type : Red wine 

Grape varieties : 90% Tannat, 10% Cabernet-sauvignon

AOC : Madiran

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2050

Serving temperature : 16-18°C

The estate : No introduction is needed for Alain Brumont ! Iconic figure of the Madiran appellation, he has, over 40 years, elevated his estates to the top of the South-West region and showcased the incredible potential of the local Tannat grape variety.

It all began in 1979 when he inherited the family's 17 hectares of Château Bouscassé. Then, in the early 1980s, he acquired Château Montus and met Baron Philippe de Rothschild at Château Mouton-Rothschild (Grand Cru Classé of the Pauillac AOC): it was a turning point. Particularly inspired by their exchanges, he now openly displays his vision of producing great wines in Madiran, an appellation then mainly known for its rustic wines.

The first vintage of Château Montus in 1982 caused a sensation: the press praised the work accomplished while French and international markets discovered a noble, powerful wine with definite aging potential. Since then, the man has never stopped searching for and selecting the best terroirs of his native region. Today, heading up 250 hectares, the Brumont Vineyards continue to be an absolute reference throughout the South-West, and Alain, although still involved, has now handed over the reins of the estate to his son-in-law Antoine Veiry. Discover their magnificent cuvées here, you won't regret it !