Monbousquet 2005

Monbousquet 2005 is a full-bodied, Merlot-based red wine from the St-Emilion appellation of Bordeaux. Château Monbousquet is one of the 71 Grand Cru Classés as per the latest edition of the Saint-Émilion classification. The estate covers approximately 33 hectares and produces three wines, including a white Bordeaux. The Grand Vin is typically a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. "A beautiful effort from Monbousquet, this 2005 comes across to me as one of their strongest efforts, with notes of toasty oak, black cherry and blackcurrant fruit as well as some liquorice, incense and flowers. Full-bodied and opulent, this is an amazing wine from a terroir on the so-called `wrong side` of St.-Emilion. It is an amazing performance." Wine Advocate, 2015