Château Montlandrie 2024

Deep, with a clear mineral note, dark fruit, cool hearth, blueberry, black tea; dense, vertical palate that builds intensity and drives through; the wine has pedigree, structure, and very good length; excellent, a bargain for the price.

Blackcurrant and black cherry with black pepper and wet stones. Rich and ripe, certainly not lacking in concentration with high acidity that gives a sweet, mouthwatering core but ends clean, salty and mineral. I like this, a good combination and complexity with layers of elements - texture, fruit and structure. Great expression here, vibrant, energetic but still complex. Ageing 42% new oak barrels. 3.46pH. A yield of 45hl/ha.

With a focus on its floral character in the aromatic profile, the wine is medium-bodied, elegant, and fresh. It is effortless to drink, due to its sweetness, energy, and charm. Give it a year or two in the cellar, and enjoy it for 10-12 years. The wine blends 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc. 13% ABV. Drink from 2027-2040. 91-93 Pts