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Château Montfollet - Côtes de Bourg Altus 2020

Name: Château Montfollet - Côtes de Bourg Altus 2020
Brand: Château Montfollet
Rating: 3.2 (4 reviews)

Côtes de Bourg|Red wine

3.2/5 (4 customers)

91-92/100

James Suckling

Médaille d'Or

Concours Féminalise

Médaille d'Or

Concours Bordeaux

Médaille d'Or

Challenge International du Vin

88/100

Wine Enthusiast

merlot

delicious

juicy

"Three-time gold medalist!"

"Lots of blackberries and blueberries with a little damp earth and chocolate. Full and flavorful. Juicy, chewy tannins. Tasty finish." (James Suckling 2021) - This red wine, which has won 3 gold medals, is undoubtedly one of our best sellers!

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Estate

Château Montfollet

Vintage

Altus

Vintage

2020

Designation

Côtes de Bourg

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

95% Merlot, 5% Malbec

Terroirs

Red graves

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous (HVE 3 certified)

Grape harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine making

Traditional

Livestock farming

18 months of aging in barrels (80% new and 20% one wine)

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep black color

Nose

Very complex with aromas of black fruits, cocoa, vanilla, and spices

Mouth

Powerful and full-bodied with silky tannins. Very aromatic finish enhanced by notes of jammy fruit and toasted bread.

Serve

At 17-18°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink from

2024

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy with grilled red meats, a platter of cold cuts and cheeses...

More information on Château Montfollet

More information on Côtes de Bourg

Bettane & Desseauve

Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The 67 hectares of vineyards on this family estate overlook the Gironde estuary, directly opposite the most prestigious Margaux wines. Keen to reveal the potential of these magnificent terroirs while respecting the environment, Dominique Raimond uses every means of cultivation and vinification to produce a great Blayais wine. The whites are generally very aromatic, with good tension and a good balance of freshness. The Côtes-de-Bourg Cuvée Altus is always top-notch, as is the grand vin in Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux. A flagship property in both appellations. Montfollet is part of the Châteaux Solidaires association, which brings together ten Blaye winegrowers who retain their own identity while sharing cellars and tools in a spirit of cooperation. Château Haut-Prieur is part of this association and is superb in the 2016 vintage.

Decanter

Rated domain Recommended

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Ch. Montfollet, one of the leading lights of the Blaye and Bourgeais regions, has been run since 1991 by Dominique Raimond, who also owns several other châteaux: Haut Lalande, Graulet, Merigot, Haut Grela, and Puy d'Amour. Dominique Raimond is a member of the Cars cooperative (1937), renamed "Châteaux solidaires" in 2011, which vinifies separately the harvests of a dozen member châteaux, selected with great rigor.

Concours Vins de Bordeaux

Rated wine (2022 guide) Gold Medal (Bordeaux Wine Competition)

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2023 guide) 88/100

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About wine:

With hints of Malbec, this wine is firm and structured. The dominant Merlot gives the wine richness and aromas of black plums. Aged in wooden barrels, this wine will be ready to drink from 2025.