Castle Monbousquet - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014

Wine Spectator

93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe1/11/2017

Vinous

91-94 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

The 2014 Monbousquet is wonderfully showy, radiant and seductive, with striking purity in its fruit and fabulous overall balance. Raspberry jam, white flowers, cinnamon and pomegranate are bold and racy in the glass. The 2014 is opulent and quite forward, but never heavy in any way. Above all else, it is the wine's exquisite balance that speaks today. The blend is 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Château Monbouquet 2014 is a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon cropped at 35 hectoliters per hectare, matured in 60% new oak and the remainder one-year old barrels. The alcohol comes in at a modest 12.86%. The nose is very backward at the moment with tarry black fruit mixed with cedar reluctantly emerging with aeration. The palate is chewy on the entry but it softens towards the middle with light tannin and a nicely balanced on the finish. Once the aromas begin to gain a little chutzpah, this will be a fine, more classically inspired Monbousquet compared to recent vintages.

Asian Palate

90-92 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

Velvety and round with nice density and rich texture - the palate is generous and quite thick with densely packed dark fruits. This is a wine that will take 4 to 5 years in bottle before it opens up.

Decanter.com

16,5 / 20

byJames Lawther MWthe4/17/2015

60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet. 12.9% alcohol. Creamy, fragrant fruit. Supple texture and tannins. Builds on the finish. Approachable young but mid-term potential. Drink: 2018-2028 (88)

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/13/2015

35 hl/ha. 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. 
Dark crimson. With noticeably more freshness than the Ch Lusseau from the same stable. A little green and chewy on the end but it’s certainly voluptuous. A bit drying on the end. Too austere for real pleasure now. Fast fade. 

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

This is beautiful and juicy with refined tannins, berries, earth and spices. Hints of walnut. Medium to full body. Lovely.

timatkin.com

90 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

René Gabriel

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/1/2015

Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Süsses Bouquet, reife, dezent marmeladiger Fruchtansatz, Schokonoten darunter. Der Gaumen ist der Wein samtig und hat viel Saft, mittelgewichtiger Körper mit viel stoffigem Extrakt, durch die Extraktion wirkt er momentan etwas aufrauend, im Finale dunkle Pflaumenschalen. Wer das Moderne bei Saint Emilions liebt, der ist hier sehr gut bedient. Ich habe ihn noch einmal auf Pavie nach verkostet. Da gefiehlt er mir wesentlich besser. 17/20 2021 – 2038

Wine Enthusiast

92 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

91–93. Barrel Sample. Ripe and fruity, this is a soft, generous wine showing fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity comes through alongside red currant flavors, leading to a crisp finish. This aromatic wine will develop quickly.

Wine Spectator

92-95 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/30/2015

A saturated version, with plum, cassis and cherry flavors that drape themselves over the dense but velvety structure. The
long, apple wood-infused finish shows some surprising heft for the vintage.