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Montlandrie 2014

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot/Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon

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Tasting Notes

The 2014 Montlandrie, the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux from Denis Durantou, is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon (yes, different to the percentages stated during primeur—happy to correct it now!). It offers attractive red cherry, wild strawberry and pastille-like scents on the pure bouquet, though maybe I discern a little more complexity on Denis' two Lalande-de-Pomerols, La Chenade and Les Cruzelles. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. This feels a little compact at the moment (possibly because of the low pressure system on the day that I tasted?), although there is still commendable depth of fruit and a gentle grip on the persistent finish. I would just give this a couple more years in bottle. Drink Date 2019-2029

90
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (Interim En), April 2017

I love the aromas of blackberries and chocolate with flowers. Full body, soft and velvety tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Gorgeous red. Drink or hold.

93
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2017

Very dark. Very sumptuous and likely to be VGV. Explosive and very vibrant. Drink 2018 - 2025.

16.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2015

Ripe and forward, with a bold core of anise and cassis flavors that is carried by a well-embedded graphite spine. Shows toasted spice and anise hints on the finish but retains a racy feel. Drink now through 2024. 3,467 cases made.

91
James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com, February 2017

Denis Durantou is rightly excited about the quality of this wine in 2014 because it's superb (and great value). Chalky, mineral and fresh, with hints of Asian spices, toasty oak and plump black fruits underpinned by a sappy, almost saline brightness. Hard to believe it's only a Castillon.

94
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, May 2015
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The Château Montlandrie 2014, Denis Durantou’s Côtes de Castillon vineyard, is a blend of 90% Merlot picked September 24-29 and 10% Cabernet Franc picked October 23-24. Matured in 50% new oak, it has a generous bouquet that takes its time to get going in the glass, eventually revealing blackberry and briary scents. The palate is medium-bodied with just the right amount of fleshiness here to balance the chalky tannins; mulberry and white pepper vivifying the finish. This is a subtle Montlandrie, one imbued with Durantous’s art. Drink: 2016 - 2024

89/91
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (218), April 2015

A wine with blueberry and currant character. Full body, chewy tannins and a bright finish.TIght and chewy.

89/90
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, March 2015
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