2018 CHÂTEAU MONTLANDRIE Côtes de Castillon, Lea & Sandeman

CHÂTEAU MONTLANDRIE

2021 Côtes de Castillon

Grapes Cab Franc, Merlot, Cab Sauv
Colour Red
Origin France, Bordeaux
Sub-district Saint Emilion & Satellites
Village Côtes de Castillon
ABV 14%

75 Merlot, 20 Cabernet Franc, 5 Cabernet Sauvignon | 50% new oak | 14% alc | 43000 bottles were produced | The Merlot was picked between the 30 September to 8 October and the Cabernet Franc was picked on the 4 October and the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked on the 7 October. This is a spectacular Montlandrie. I often find this wine rather oppressively oaky and tannic in its youth, but this 2021 is exceptionally civilised, and while it is underpinned with tension and considerable potential, it is already easy to see the beautiful plum and cherry fruit as well as the earthiness and elemental power of its soils. This is a hidden weapon in 2021, and the flavour is akin to a cross between the luxury of Pomerol and the grandeur of Saint-Emilion. Do all you can to secure some stock. Rating: 17.5+ Matthew Jukes www.matthewjukes.com (Jun 2022)


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Perfumed and vibrant already, with a ripe, textured and creamy tannin frame. Pretty blue and purple fruit. Juicy finish. Salty. 75% merlot, 20% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon. Rating: 92-93 James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com (May 2022)

Kicks off with the knife-edge austerity of limestone, with a delicate frame and oyster shell salinity, opening to peony floral aromatics and gentle raspberry fruits. Tight overall in its construction, needs to soften over ageing. 50% new oak, harvest September 30 to October 7. Drinking range: 2024 - 2034 Rating: 92 Jane Anson, Decanter (May 2022)

The 2021 Montlandrie, the Durantou family's Lalande de Pomerol, was picked between 30 September and 8 October, matured in 50% new oak. A mélange of red and black fruit on the nose, light liquorice and freshly-rolled tobacco scents surface with just a few swirls. The palate is well structured and focused, fresh and displays well-integrated oak, though perhaps Les Cruzelles as a little more panache at this early stage. Drinking range: 2028 - 2038 Rating: 89-91 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (May 2022)

Château Montlandrie

Among the brightest stars of the exalted Pomerol appellation is Denis Durantou at Château l’Eglise-Clinet. A little further south-east, across the boundary in the Côtes de Castillon is Château Montlandrie that Denis bought in 2009. Much renovation has taken place at the 12ha vineyard that includes, almost uniquely for the Right Bank, new plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon that now make up 15% of the vineyard alongside the usual 65% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

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