COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
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
When Alain Brumont purchased the neglected Château Montus in 1979, the local Tannat grape was widely dismissed as rustic and excessively astringent. However, through dedication and vision, Brumont completely transformed the reputation of the Madiran appellation. In 1985, his first major release outclassed first-growth Bordeaux in blind tastings, earning Château Montus the nickname 'The Petrus of the Southwest' from international wine critics. Today, the estate is recognized as an icon of South-West France, showcasing the incredible potential of Tannat when grown on exceptional terroirs.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
In 1985, Château Montus outclassed first-growth Bordeaux in blind tastings, earning the nickname 'The Petrus of the Southwest'.
Fact 02
The estate features a state-of-the-art cellar widely dubbed 'The Cathedral of Tannat,' built specifically to handle this thick-skinned grape.
Fact 03
The vineyards feature steep slopes covered with large rounded pebbles (galets roulés) that retain and radiate heat to the vines.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from steep, south-facing slopes characterized by large rounded pebbles (galets roulés) and clay soils. Following complete de-stemming, the grapes undergo a maceration period of 3 to 6 weeks. Fermentation is conducted at 28°C with traditional punching down (pigeage) of the cap, followed by malolactic fermentation in wooden vats. Only free-run juice is utilized to ensure the finest tannin quality. The wine is aged for up to 36 months, spending its first year in oak barriques (50% to 80% new) before being transferred to large 80-hectoliter foudres for an additional 24 months of softening.
