Parker about Château Monbrison 2000
The finest Monbrison produced in many years, the ruby/purple-colored, medium-bodied 2000 exhibits sweet floral, mineral, and currant notes, subtle toasty oak, ripe tannin, and a long, persistent finish.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Margaux |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Petit Verdot 5% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Monbrison, 1 Chateau D Arsac, 33460 Arsac, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2005 - 2035 |
Parker Punkte | 88 |
Jahrgang | 2000 |
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Château Monbrison 2000

The Château Monbrison 2000 is a remarkable Bordeaux wine from the Margaux appellation, embodying the finesse and elegance of this renowned region in the Médoc. The 2000 vintage is considered one of the finest in recent Bordeaux history, lending this wine a special maturity and quality. Its color is a deep ruby red with a hint of brick red at the edges, indicating its maturity.
The bouquet is rich and complex, with intense aromas of black currants, ripe plums, and cherries, complemented by refined notes of violets, cedarwood, tobacco, and a hint of spice and vanilla, brought about by aging in oak barrels. On the palate, the Château Monbrison 2000 reveals impressive balance and structure. The tannins are silky and well-integrated, giving the wine a smooth texture and depth.
The fruit aromas continue, complemented by secondary aromas of earth, leather, and a subtle minerality characteristic of Margaux wines. The acidity is well balanced, lending the wine freshness and vibrancy, while the medium to full body lends it elegant presence and length.
The finish is long and harmonious, with a lingering impression of dark fruits, spices, and a subtle oak note. The Château Monbrison 2000 is now in an excellent drinking window, but can also age for several more years. It offers a rich and nuanced drinking experience that impressively showcases the quality and refinement of the Château Monbrison estate.
Château Monbrison
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Château Monbrison is a prestigious winery in the Margaux appellation in the Bordeaux region of France. Located near the village of Arsac, it is known for its elegant and finely structured red wines, which are among the region's finest Crus Bourgeois.
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