Chateau Monbousquet • St. Emilion, France
Château Monbousquet is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from Bordeaux’s Right Bank, known for producing lush, ripe, mode…Château Monbousquet is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from Bordeaux’s Right Bank, known for producing lush, ripe, modern-styled reds dominated by Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from gravelly soils. Crafted by Gérard Per…Learn More »
$190
/750ml
2000 Retail Average
91
/100
2000 Pro Rating
Ripe blackcurrant and blackberry pour from the glass of Chateau Monbousquet 2000, layered with dark chocolate, roasted coffee and sweet baking spices, all wrapped in a plush, modern sheen of oak. The palate feels generous yet structured, with solid tannins, lively acidity and a long, suave finish that keeps the dark fruit humming along with hints of herb and cedar. This celebrated 2000 vintage shows Monbousquet at its most hedonistic and polished, offering richness without losing its Saint-Émilion grip and definition.
Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary, Dry-aged ribeye steak, Duck breast with red wine reduction
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Château Monbousquet is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from Bordeaux’s Right Bank, known for producing lush, ripe, modern-styled reds dominated by Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from gravelly soils. Crafted by Gérard Perse’s Vignobles Perse and often guided by consultant Michel Rolland, the wine typically shows opulent dark fruit, generous oak and polished tannins, making it one of the more powerful, “New World”-styled expressions of Saint-Émilion terroir.