Ch Montus is a classic. We know and appreciate this wine for years. Besides top wine "La Tyre" is the upscale "Cuvée Prestige" and the "normal" Montus Ch.
Today we have made with the 2006 one of the most recent vintages of Ch Montus mature next two years 1997 and 1995. First of all: it is probably outside of Bordeaux wine that offers little for so little money such a fantastic storage potential and - As the 06er proves guaranteed even in youth drinking much fun.
Ch Montus 1995
Medium burgundy, slightly brighter edge. In the nose only slightly stable, this flies then rapidly, then leather, tobacco, cooked cherries, then floral and bitter notes, very pleasant and complex. On the palate, soft start and then a beautiful, rather red-berry fruits, back leather on the middle palate a little Lakrizze, to a bitter note, the tannins have melted a large extent and only slightly noticeable, fruit, tannin and acidity are in good balance with each other. Middle finish ends on cedar. The wine is reminiscent of a high class Bordeaux, develops during the evening increasingly positive. A mature, yet vital wine, very elegant, will stay for the next 5-10 years at that level. Vvpunkte 17.5 (91-92).
Ch Montus 1997
Medium Bordeaux, a tad darker and with more shine than the 95er. In the nose also aromas of leather, much more stable, both very animal-like, on the other hand, fresher than the 95er but clearly one-dimensional. Interestingly a smoky note, like a fire is almost extinguished when the last embers are still pieces in the ash. On the palate, red sour cherries, cedar and a hint of tobacco. The tannins are a little rougher, less polished than the 95er, the rustic wine all in all. In the finish rather slim. Vvpunkte 16 (86).
Ch Montus 2006
dark purple, almost black core. Impressive nose, lots of dark, boiled Brombeerfruch much Cassis, to cherry, subtle toasty aromas, chocolate works, modern but also very deep. On the palate, strong, fresh start, as if one would like make it with a handful of dark berries and cherries, the tannins are present and fine as silk but with a good acidity gives the wine freshness. An excellent, well structured Montus which is just at the opening. Fruit lovers who can deal with brightened tannin should already have a lot of fun with this wine. All others can quietly to make one or two boxes in the basement and follow over the next 10-15 years, the development of this wine. In 10 years, this wine is present determines the level of the 95er - or even a little bit better. 5.17 + vvpunkte (91-92 +). 2011-2025.
The 2006 is currently available at http://www.gazzar-weine.ch/ . Previous volumes can be found on Ricardo or in your basement ...
The colors: Right / Bottom 1995, mid-1997, Left / Top 2006th
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