Mike Supple, JJ Buckley, August 2008

Lots of oak and mocha still on the nose showing that it needs more time in the bottle, however there is a ton of fruit swimming under that oak. Huge ripe raspberry aromas supported by darker black and red cherries. The flavors on the palate mirror the aromas well, with an abundance of fruit under the toasty oak. Very big, but the tannins are ripe, soft and very engaging. I would give this another few years before it begins to show its true colors.

Mike Supple, JJ Buckley, April 2006

60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Thick, opulent dark black with a bright red rim. New oak aroma over intriguing steamed rice and soft cherry and cassis. Very smooth on the palate with fine round tannins in the mouth. Long, sweet, spicy cherry, vanilla and raspberry finish. This is a powerhouse with beautifully integrated tannins.

95 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2008

From a less than noble terroir in Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens, Gerard Perse has accomplished miraculous things at Monbousquet. Prior to his acquisition of this property in the mid-nineties, this wine tasted like watered-down Beaujolais, but Perse has turned it into one of the more stunning, modern-styled wines of Bordeaux. A blend of approximately two-thirds Merlot, one-third Cabernet Franc and 8-10 Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2005 exhibits plenty of toasty oak, roasted herb, meat juice, blackberry, cherry, and spice characteristics along with a touch of incense. Full-bodied and opulent, with an atypically rigid structure, this is a remarkable achievement for such a humble terroir. It admirably reflects Gerard Perses obsessive commitment to excellence. Look for this 2005 to hit its stride in 7-8 years, and last for 15-20.

93 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, May 2008

Full ruby-red. Captivating aromas of black raspberry, smoked meat, mocha and licorice. Wonderfully sweet, dense and fat but with excellent vinosity and inner-mouth perfume to the flavors of berries, mocha and licorice. A compellingly tactile vintage for Monbousquet, with the substantial but sweet tannins buffered by the wine's chewy mid-palate material. This was aged in 80 new oak, compared to 60 to 65 in 2006 and 2007. Really transcends its less-than-ideal terroir in Saint Sulpice de Faleyrens.

91 points,

Wine Spectator, April 2008

Beautiful aromas of crushed blackberry, currant and sultana lead to a full body, with superfine tannins and a long, caressing finish. Balanced and beautiful. Best after 2012. 7,250 cases made.

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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