Montviel - Pomerol 2022

Alexandre Ma

91

byAlexandre Mathe3/10/2025

The 2022 Château Montviel, after bottling, completely surprised me. The tannins, which were once angular during the En Primeur tasting, have now transformed into a silky, smooth texture. I tasted it three times and couldn’t find any flaws—truly remarkable. The soft, ripe black plum gently touches the palate, quickly followed by a burst of warming licorice and star anise spices. The sweetness of the fruit is complemented by a finely crafted complexity, making it impossible not to be captivated.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

byJane Ansonthe3/7/2025

A kick of sweet grilled sandalwood on the first nose, with fleshy black fruit alongside, fennel, anise and cloves, good quality, high energy. 35hl/h yield, Michel Rolland consultant, Pere Vergé Vignobles, Henri Parent owner and director, 10ha of vines

The Wine Cellar Insider

92

byJeff Levethe3/4/2025

Montviel, Château

Jeb DUNNUCK

95

byJeb Dunnuckthe2/28/2025

A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the 2022 Château Montviel is beautifully structured, offering dark currants, iron, tobacco, graphite, and deep minerality. Medium to full-bodied and concentrated, it has ripe tannins and impressive richness. Vinified in concrete and fermented in oak barrels, then aged for 16 months in 100% new French oak, this will evolve well for 20+ years. Total production: 967 cases.

Vinous

88

byNeal Martinthe2/12/2025

The 2022 Montviel has an open and expressive bouquet with black cherry, licorice and graphite scents. The palate is medium-bodied, fleshy and silky smooth with pliant tannins and a smear of dark chocolate and mocha toward the finish. This will be ready to rock with just a couple of years in bottle. Fine.

Jamessuckling.com

94

byJames Sucklingthe2/3/2025

Spiced dark plums, iron, paprika and dark chocolate on the nose. Ripe and quite open-grained with juicy, ripe fruit and very dusty tannins. Long and fragrant in the finish. Already approachable but better in one more year. Tasted from a half bottle.

Vinous

88

byAntonio Gallonithe1/28/2025

The 2022 Montviel is sleek, elegant and polished. Today, the 2022 feels not totally put together, especially in the aromatics, which are a bit disjointed. I tasted two bottles with similar notes. There's something about Montviel that is not totally convincing.

Decanter.com

92

byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Ripe and potent on the nose, forward and expressive, deep and seductive. Much lighter and brighter on the palate than the nose suggests with the acidity countering the ripe blackcurrant and cool blue fruits with cola, soft liquorice and herbal accents. Nicely controlled with bite, crunch and chew and a refreshing sense of minty freshness that lingers on the end. Calm at the moment, a little more sombre than some, but well defined and delivered. Rolland & Associés consultants.

Alexandre Ma

90-92

byAlexandre Mathe5/17/2023

This sandy Pomerol wine is excellent in many aspects, although slightly hard on the finish. The fruit aroma is lively and the mouthfeel is soft and delicate, without requiring too much structure to be appealing. The aftertaste is enriched with the subtle flavors of licorice and star anise, adding a touch of complexity. I am looking forward to seeing how it performs after bottling.

Vinous

85-87

byNeal Martinthe5/17/2023

The 2022 Montviel was picked 6-15 September. It offers airy black fruit, light smoky and pencil box aromas percolating through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly tough tannins on the entry, black fruit laced with liquorice with a solid, quite firm finish that will need to soften during what will hopefully be a prudent barrel maturation.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

92

byJane Ansonthe5/16/2023

Plenty of supple red and black fruits, studded with red liqourice and aniseed notes, dark ruby fruits, intense and concentrated,

Yvesbeck.wine

91-93

byYves Beckthe5/10/2023

Invitantes nuances fruitées dans le bouquet de Montviel avec des parfums de cerises et de fraises. L'attaque friande et crémeuse ne fait que confirmer les perspectives réjouissantes annoncées par le bouquet. Le vin est élégant, harmonieux, gourmand et bien soutenu par sa structure tannique. Un vin qui offre de belles perspectives de garde, mais il risque d'être bu avant !

Bettane & Desseauve

93

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/10/2023

On a de la chair soyeuse, une épaisseur en bouche de la plénitude. Belle réussite. Un bon classique.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/10/2023

What should be an outstanding Pomerol, the 2022 Château Montviel has ample black cherry, violet, incense, and leather notes in its complex, lively, full-bodied style. With solid concentration, ripe tannins, and terrific balance, it should round into form with just 3-5 years of bottle age.

Vinous

92-94

byAntonio Gallonithe5/9/2023

The 2022 Montviel is an assemblage of various parcels scattered throughout Pomerol. Racy and succulent, with terrific freshness, 2022 impresses with its vibrancy. Dark red cherry, rose petal, mint and crushed rocks all race across the palate. I very much like the energy here. There’s a bit less oak impact in Montviel these days. It’s a style I find hugely appealing for a wine that requires minimal cellaring. Pretty floral and mineral notes lift the finish. Drinking window : 2025-2034

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92

byJeff Levethe5/5/2023

Plummy fruits, flowers, cherries, and cocoa aromatics line the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, soft, silky, and fruity, with a sweet, red pit fruit finish. The wine blends 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. 14.5% ABV. Drink from 2025-2037.

Wine Advocate

89-91

byWilliam Kelleythe5/2/2023

Part of the Le Gay stable, the 2022 Montviel offers up aromas of creamy berry fruit, licorice and mint, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and generous but far from exaggerated palate.

Jamessuckling.com

95-96

byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

Poised and focused with chocolate and dark berry character. Round tannins. Medium to full body. Lovely finish.