Château Montus Madiran 2020
A complex nose of dark plums, black cherry, and liquorice, with subtle hints of baking spices. The palate is powerful and structured, with firm tannins, balanced by dark fruit flavours and a light touch of oak—long, persistent finish.
Nicknamed the Petrus of the Southwest by a dozen wine critics for 30 years now, Château Montus expresses all the characteristics of these exceptional terroirs
$535
The vintage
Winery
Château MontusAppellation & Region
Madiran, Sud-OuestBlend
80% Tannat, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet SauvignonSoil
Steep slopes with large pebbles on top of fine clayAlcohol Content
14%Average age of vines
25-30 years oldVineyards & Vinification
A terroir unique in the South West consisting of steep slopes with large rounded pebbles on top of fine clay. The vineyards are South/Southwest facing, low yields of around 6 bunches per vine.
Manual harvest. Maceration for 3 to 6 weeks. The wine is aged on lees in barrels for 12 months, 60% of which are new, followed by extended ageing for 24 months in foudre before bottling. The wine rests in bottle for 2 years before market entry.
