Montagne-Saint-Emilion

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Montagne Saint Emilion is a distinguished red wine. It has very seductive attributes.

Montagne Saint Emilion wine has a ruby-red color with various dark nuances.

The distinguished character of mountain-saint-émilion eau-de-vie is confirmed by its aromas. In fact, when you open the bottle, you'll smell aromas of red fruit, cherry, undergrowth, bell pepper, blackberry, prune, blackcurrant and licorice. It's even possible to distinguish surprising candied fruit scents, such as the roasted coffee and chocolate notes inherited from ageing in oak.

This is a racy, elegant, well-structured, warm, generous and ample wine, just like Château La Chapelle or Château Gachon.

If you think these are the only flavors you'll experience with montagne saint Émilion, think again. As you progress, you'll be caught off guard by its powerful, ripe tannins. The end notes are also distinguished by their freshness, fruity accentuation and persistence. You've probably guessed it. Saint Emilion mountain wine is a vintage you absolutely must try.

The origin of Montagne Saint Emilion wine

Roman monuments and remains bear witness to Saint-Emilion's rich past and ancient viticulture. The barbarian invasions put winegrowing on the back burner, and it wasn't until the Middle Ages that winegrowing flourished again. The vineyards of Montagne-Saint-Émilion have had an appellation d'origine contrôlée since a decree dated November 14, 1936. The Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation covers the commune of Montagne and the hamlets of Parsac and Saint-Georges. The 1,450 hectares of vines in the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation produce nearly 70,000 hectolitres of wine a year.

To the north and northeast of the Saint-Emilion hillside, the territory of Montagne-Saint-Emilion wines is mainly composed of limestone or clay-limestone soil. However, some areas are gravelly or sandy. The whole is underlain by a thick, porous layer of asteriated limestone (crustacean microfossils dating back to the Secondary Era). During summer droughts, this limestone supplies the soil with water by capillary action. The vineyards of Montagne-Saint-Émilion benefit from a temperate oceanic climate, with regular rainfall and plenty of summer sunshine and heat. The "Indian summers" ensure that the grapes ripen well.

Montagne-Saint-Emilion wines are mainly blended from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which account for 60% and 30% of grape varieties respectively. Montagne-Saint-Emilion wines have intense aromas of red fruit, undergrowth and cherry, as well as bell pepper, blackberry and licorice. On the palate, they are full-bodied, warm and well-balanced. These are powerful, racy, generous wines, always distinguished, like Château Gachon or Château La Chapelle.

How is Saint Emilion mountain wine made?

Mont Saint Emilion is the flagship wine of this French commune. It is grown on limestone or clay-limestone soils. In dry periods, the limestone supplies the soil with water by capillary action. The rest of the time, Montagne-Saint-Émilionne vines benefit from a temperate oceanic climate with regular rainfall and optimal sunshine.

This favors good grape ripening. As a general rule, mountain-saint-emilion wines are blended from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which account for 60% and 30% of the grape varieties respectively. The beverage is then naturally aged until it has the consistency, aromas and flavors to delight all the senses.

Features

Here are the characteristics of this wine:

Color: red

Appearance: ruby with dark tints

Aromas: intense cocktail of fragrances, composed of red berries, undergrowth, blackcurrant, leather, prune, cherry, blackberry, liquorice and bell pepper.

Flavours: complex, fruity, spicy, fresh, elegant, full-bodied, powerful, persistent with an incredible tannic structure.

Ideal serving temperature: 15 to 17°C

Shelf life: 5 to 10 years

Soil type: clay-limestone.

Vineyard area: 1,490 ha

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Château La Couronne - Réserve 2011

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"The fruit of cellar work (long vatting, micro-oxygenation) aimed at thorough extraction, this beautifully dark purple wine is intense from the moment of olfaction, with a strong presence of red and black fruits (raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry) on a discreet woody background. A full, compact attack, carried by firm, tight tannins, is followed by a softer, more supple mid-palate, the signature of a Merlot that has reached great maturity". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015)

Château Plaisance 2009

Montagne-Saint-Emilion|Red wine

3.4/5 (5 reviews)

86/100 Wine Spectator

This Montagne Saint-Emilion boasts an intense, deep ruby color and a nose with complex notes of red fruit, herbaceous accents and a hint of chocolate. Structured and well-balanced on the palate, it offers supple tannins and a long, mineral finish... Enjoy it now with a wild boar stew, for example!

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Montagne-Saint-Emilion|Red wine

4/5 (1 review)

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Château La Chapelle 2006

Montagne-Saint-Emilion|Red wine

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Built on a dominant Merlot base and aged 24 months in vats, this Montagne Saint-Emilion is highly expressive and intense, releasing delicious fragrances of red fruit, blackcurrant and cherry. A charming wine to enjoy with roasted meats or sauces...

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