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2003 Monbousquet Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend: 750ml

$59.99

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about this wine:

"Monbousquet is a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks and the wine is then aged in 100% new oak barrels for 18 months. Monbousquet is bottled unfined and unfiltered...Mature open nose of mulberries and wet straw. A little dry on the palate with mature tannins. Well-structured with fine chewy black fruits. Quite spicy on the finish..."

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points awarded:
WA 91-94 WS 90

91 -94 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2005

An elegant effort, with impressive delicacy and delineation, I do not believe it will ultimately possess the stuffing of the 2000, 1999, or 1998. Despite the vintage's heat and drought, it comes closer stylistically to the 2001. The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2003 displays aromas of sweet toasty oak, grilled meats, dried herbs, and sweet currant and plum-like fruit. Rich, concentrated, soft, and supple, it should be consumed over the next 12+ years.


89 -92 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, June 2005

Good saturated ruby-red. Mellow aromas of berry liqueur, smoked meat and rich oak. Fat and powerful if a bit stunted today and difficult to taste. Best today on the finish, which shows firm tannic spine and a juicy quality that's quite refreshing in the context of the vintage. Today I prefer this to the young 2004. 89-92 points


90 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2006

Essence of blackberry here on the nose with a hint of cream. Full-bodied yet silky and refined, with lovely texture and length. Delicious and long. Gorgeous. Best after 2010. 7,000 cases made. (JS)


91 -94 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2005

An elegant effort, with impressive delicacy and delineation, I do not believe it will ultimately possess the stuffing of the 2000, 1999, or 1998. Despite the vintage's heat and drought, it comes closer stylistically to the 2001. The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2003 displays aromas of sweet toasty oak, grilled meats, dried herbs, and sweet currant and plum-like fruit. Rich, concentrated, soft, and supple, it should be consumed over the next 12+ years.


89 -92 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, June 2005

Good saturated ruby-red. Mellow aromas of berry liqueur, smoked meat and rich oak. Fat and powerful if a bit stunted today and difficult to taste. Best today on the finish, which shows firm tannic spine and a juicy quality that's quite refreshing in the context of the vintage. Today I prefer this to the young 2004. 89-92 points


90 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2006

Essence of blackberry here on the nose with a hint of cream. Full-bodied yet silky and refined, with lovely texture and length. Delicious and long. Gorgeous. Best after 2010. 7,000 cases made. (JS)


About Winery

Gerard Perse's acquisition of Monbousquet in 1993 has led to great things for this estate.  It is located 500 meters south of Saint-Emilion and dates back to 1540. Up until the arrival of Perse, the estate produced a very creditable wine which ranked in the middle range of Saint-Emilions's fine wines. Now, aster several years of ownership, it has become one of the appellation's leading wines.  Robert Parker commented, "Every vintage of Monbousquet produced by Gerard Perse is outstanding.  At the moment, it is probably the most exotic and sensual wine in Saint-Emilion, if not all Bordeaux.

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