Château Montus - Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh - Blanc sec 2015

Key words: Gourmet / Aromatic / Generous

The wine: This Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh presents a incredible aromatic richness ! Composed of 100% of the local Petit Courbu grape variety renowned for its beautiful fragrances and its great finesse, this cuvée expresses delicious fruity notes of pear, peach, apricot and citrus fruits mixing with a very delicious exotic touch (mango, pineapple). The body is ample and rich thanks to aging in barrels for almost two years, providing a generous buttery and vanilla roundness. Sublime pairings with poultry, river fish, cheeses or even foie gras are possible here. A big favorite!

Capacity: 75cl

Type: White wine

Grape variety: 100% Petit Courbu

AOC: Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

Drinking and storing: Drink now and keep until 2030

Service temperature: 11-13°C

The estate: There is today no longer need to introduce Alain Brumont ! Iconic revealer of the Madiran appellation, the latter has been able to raise his properties to the top of the South-West region in 40 years and highlight the incredible potential of the local Tannat grape variety.

It all began in 1979 when he inherited the 17 family hectares of Château Bouscassé. Then, at the beginning of the 1980s, he acquired Château Montus and met Baron Philippe de Rothschild at Château Mouton-Rothschild (Grand Cru Classé de l’AOC Pauillac): that’s what clicked. Particularly inspired by their exchanges, he now clearly displays his vision of wanting to produce great wines in Madiran, an appellation then mainly renowned for its rustic wines.

The first vintage of Château Montus in 1982 made a big splash: the press praised the work carried out while the French and foreign markets discovered a noble, powerful wine with certain aging potential. Since then, the man has continued to research and select the best terroirs in his native region. Today at the head of 250 hectares, Vignobles Brumont continues to be an absolute reference throughout the South-West and Alain, although still invested, has now passed the reins of the house to his son-in-law Antoine Veiry. Go here to discover their magnificent vintages, you won't regret it!