17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes, dichtes Purpur mit lila Schimmer am Rand. Noch verhaltenes Bouquet mit parfümierter Frucht, Amarenatouch und frische Weichseln sowie Maulbeeren, röstige Kaffeenoten darunter. Im Gaumen zart rauchig, Lakritze und wieder viel Maulbeeren, feine Textur und eine tolles Rückaroma zeigend. Wird mit dem weiteren Ausbau noch mehr Aromen zulegen können und zur Fruchtbombe eskalieren. trinken (2009 - 2017)
90 Robert Parker
Monbousquet (Gerard Perse?s home estate) has fashioned an elegant, medium-bodied 2004 exhibiting abundant amounts of sweet black cherry fruit intermixed with black currant, licorice, and spice box characteristics. Round, generous, and silky textured, it is the most developed and forward Monbousquet produced in recent vintages. There are just over 6,000 cases of this blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink it over the next 12-14 years.
89 Wine Spectator
Attractive aromas of coffee, light toasted oak and blackberry. Medium- to full-bodied, with fine tannins, blackberry, coffee and light herb character. Needs a little bottle time to come together. Best after 2011. 7,500 cases made. ?JS