COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Alain Brumont
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Montus is the flagship estate of Alain Brumont, who revolutionized the Madiran region in South West France starting in 1980. Prior to Brumont's visionary work, Madiran reds were regarded as rustic and hard. By introducing lower yields, temperature-controlled fermentation, micro-oxygenation, and maturation in new French oak barrels, Brumont proved that the Tannat grape could produce world-class fine wines. The estate features steep slopes with Pyrenean rounded pebbles over clay soils, giving the wines remarkable longevity and structure.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Dubbed 'The Pétrus of the South West' after its 1985 vintage shocked world wine critics.
Fact 02
Vineyards feature steep inclines up to 40% covered with large Pyrenean rounded pebbles.
Fact 03
Cabernet Franc share was increased in 2022 to preserve freshness during an exceptionally hot summer.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2022 vintage was vinified using exclusively free-run juice to maintain elegance and prevent bitter press tannins. Temperature-controlled fermentation took place at 28°C with traditional cap punching (pigeage) and extended maceration lasting three to six weeks. Malolactic fermentation was conducted in large wooden vats. The wine was aged on fine lees for 12 to 14 months in French oak barriques (60% to 80% new oak), followed by further maturation in wooden vats prior to bottling.
