Montlandrie 2014 75cl

Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Dunkelbeeriges, leicht trocken wirkendes Bouquet mit tiefer Würze. Die Fruchtkomponenten zeigen sich erst im zweiten Ansatz. Im Gaumen dicht mit sehr gutem Rückhalt. Toll gemacht! Gehört zum Besitz von Denis Durantou (Eglise-Clinet).

Ripe and forward, with a bold core of anise and cassis flavors that is carried by a well-embedded graphite spine. Shows toasted spice and anise hints on the finish but retains a racy feel. Drink now through 2024. 3,467 cases made.

The 2014 Montlandrie, the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux from Denis Durantou, is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon (yes, different to the percentages stated during primeur—happy to correct it now!). It offers attractive red cherry, wild strawberry and pastille-like scents on the pure bouquet, though maybe I discern a little more complexity on Denis' two Lalande-de-Pomerols, La Chenade and Les Cruzelles. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. This feels a little compact at the moment (possibly because of the low pressure system on the day that I tasted?), although there is still commendable depth of fruit and a gentle grip on the persistent finish. I would just give this a couple more years in bottle.<br/>