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Dried lemon-zest, pineapple, lychee, lemon-grass and spice aromas. Lots of dried pear. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity. Dense, layered and flavorful. Fresh ginger undertones. Needs a year or two to come together. 400 cases made.
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The beautiful sub-region of Saint Emilion in France's legendary Bordeaux region is regarded as the home of many of the world's finest red wines. The blending techniques employed in Saint Emilion have been passed down for generations, and aim to express the very finest flavors of the grape varietals used, most commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The climatic conditions in Saint Emilion are perfect for growing many of the Bordeaux grapes, and high yields of exceptional quality are commonplace. Fed by the mighty Gironde river and benefiting from superb clay and gravel based soils, Saint Emilion produces millions of bottles of high quality blended and unblended red wines each year, and continues to be a firm favorite of wine experts and the general public alike.
JS95pts
James Suckling
Dried lemon-zest, pineapple, lychee, lemon-grass and spice aromas. Lots of dried pear. It’s full-bodied with bright acidity. Dense, layered and flavorful. Fresh ginger undertones. Needs a year or two to come together. 400 cases made.
WS93pts
Wine Spectator
90-93 Takes a creamier approach, with macadamia nut, yellow apple and verbena notes. Offers a stylish, flattering feel. Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon and Muscadelle.
VM92pts
Vinous Media
The 2018 Blanc d'Exception is bright, airy and beautifully lifted. Dried pear, white flowers, pineapple and ginger lend a very pretty exotic flair. The move towards picking a bit earlier helps retain freshness, but there is plenty of the richness readers have come to expect.
DC92pts
Decanter
Fleshy, juicy stone fruits are accompanied by tiny touches of white flowers through the mid-palate, help to lift and define it. You can really see the evolution of the style here, and it's all good. From just 1ha, yielding 45hl/ha. Aged in 50% new oak. 5% Muscadelle finishes the blend. 3.37pH.
WA91pts
Wine Advocate
The Monbousquet 2018 Blanc is composed of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Sémillon and 5% Muscadelle. It has 13.75% alcohol and a 3.37 pH. The nose is fairly closed to begin, needing a good bit of air to unlock notions of white peaches, honeydew melon, fresh pears and yellow apple with wafts of white pepper, oyster shell and honeysuckle. The palate is medium-bodied with a refreshing line carrying the chalk and apple inspired elements to a long, savory finish.
JD91pts
Jeb Dunnuck
89-91 The 2018 Chateau Monbousquet Blanc is a beauty that offers lots of pear and pineapple notes as well as plenty of spice in a clean, medium-bodied, balanced style that carries plenty of depth. It's a refreshing white that also has plenty of body and richness.
