- 92 points -
March 2022 (Vintage 2015)It is impressive how slowly Petit Courbu ages. Still packed with fruits, this wine is just beginning to mature, bringing in bitter almonds to broaden the fruits and acidity.
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A.BRUMONT
Château Montus Blanc Sec
2015
$61.99*
16 case(s) available
Product code
408818
Format
6 x 750ml
Listing type
Speculative
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
South West
Appellation
Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh
Varietal(s)
Petit Courbu
100 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery
A. Brumont represents the vision and dedication of Alain Brumont, a pioneering winemaker who transformed the once-overlooked Madiran appellation into one of the most respected wine regions in southwest France. Since inheriting the family estate Château Bouscass? in 1979 and acquiring Château Montus shortly after, Brumont has focused on rediscovering exceptional hillside terroirs and demonstrating the full potential of the Tannat grape. The winery’s philosophy is rooted in expressing the...
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Product notes
Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Sec is one of the oldest appellations: a magical, mythical name, imperial and secret, synonymous with respect. "The tamer of grapes varieties and creator of great wines, Alain Brumont, has made a great dry white wine at Montus." (Pierre Casamayor). Focusing relentlessly on experimenting with barrels for 20 years, Château Montus Sec has received the full benefit of these efforts: this wine's special character is due to its vinification and ageing in 600 litre barrels, called demi-muids, made from wooden staves that are more than four centimetres thick. The impact of the wood on the wine is reduced, with a more mellow woodiness, beneficial to the preservation of the fruity aromas, while maintaining a perfect balance, for a very expressive, high quality wine.
Production notes
A selection of different plots from the Montus vineyard from vines with 25 to 30 years of age planted on clay-limestone soils. The Sec has a long pressing of 3 to 5 hours with whole bunches. A selection of the best press juices is then fermented in 228L and 600L (demi-muids) oak barrels on fine less for 30 days. The wine is then aged for 24 months, 70% in oak barrels and 30% in 60HL oval wooden casks.
Tasting notes
The Petit Courbu brings silkiness, body and a mellow texture, accompanied by floral notes, fruitiness and an iodized freshness. The woodiness is subtle and well integrated, to "leave room" for the wine. Length, freshness and volume on the palate.
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