Château Monbrison

Margaux

2018 Château Monbrison

MAR 19 Ruby. Anise, liquorice, vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, red fruits, juicy, good length. 88-90

2017 Château Monbrison

APR 18 Ruby. Scented, violets, blueberries, lovely nose, charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, juicy, playful, good length. 88-90

2016 Château Monbrison

MAY 19 Ruby. Dark fruity, spices, liquorice and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, dark fruity, good length. 89

2016 Château Monbrison

APR 17 Ruby. Blackberries, fruity, dark berries, light scented nose and thyme. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries and spices, detailed, long. 90-92

2015 Château Monbrison

APR 16 Ruby. Spices, fruity, rounded, wood and darker berries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, leaner, juicy if a bit woody, long. 90-92

2014 Château Monbrison

JUN 15 Ruby. Dark fruity, blueberries, some minerals nose, a richer Monbrison. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, rounded texture, ripe yet playful, long. 90

2013 Château Monbrison
APR 14 Ruby. Red berries, leaner, somewhat scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded if leaner, red berries, fresh but a bit short. 87-89

2012 Château Monbrison

JUN 13 Ruby. Fruity, scented and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, refreshing, lovely balance, good length. 89

2012 Château Monbrison

APR 13 Ruby. Slightly scented, not that intense, some dark berries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, easygoing and straightforward. 85-87

2011 Margaux de Monbrison

AUG 15 Ruby, purple rim. Ruby, fruity, ripe dark berries, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, some cassis and blueberries. Bit short. 86

2010 Château Monbrison

APR 19 Ruby. Anise, dark fruity, spicy nose, bit tight. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, cassis, dark fruity, blueberries, good length. 88

2010 Château Monbrison

JUN 11 Ruby. Elegant nose and body, lovely texture, ripe fruit. 88-89

2008 Château Monbrison

AUG 13 Ruby. Oaky nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh if lean and overoaked, even with air the fruit couldn't speak. 85

2008 Château Monbrison

FEB 13 Deep ruby. Richer nose, cassis, vanilla and floral notes in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit rough around the edges now, needs time. 89

2007 Château Monbrison

SEP 13 Ruby. Scented, fruity and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, elegant fruit, good length. 87

2007 Château Monbrison

FEB 13 Ruby. Ever so slightly herbal nose, cassis and vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner style body, refreshing, very typical of the vintage. 87