Mont Aureolus is a complex, powerful and well-balanced wine, made from the best plots on a gravelly hilltop. The blend of Negrette and Syrah expresses itself between fruit and racy character, all with finesse.
Features
Estate
Château Montauriol
Cuvée
Mons Aureolus
Vintage
2015
Designation
Fronton
Region
Southwest
Grape varieties
50% Négrette, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah
Terroirs
best plots on gravelly hilltops
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Breeding
12 months in barrels, then blending in 50hl tuns for 12 months
Alcohol content
13 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby-red colour with deep red and purple highlights
Nose
powerful, velvety, nuanced with ripe fruit and hints of oak and spices
Mouth
Powerful, complex aromas of roasting, leather and wood. Fine tannins.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2021
Production
30,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
A perfect accompaniment to grilled red meats, stews, game and full-fat cheeses.
Château Montauriol
Fronton
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (guide 2017) 2**Stars (Vintage 2014) (Remarkable wine)
Rated domain (2018 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
After running a brickyard, Nicolas Gélis successfully turned to winegrowing in the Frontonnais region, successively acquiring three châteaux: Ferran (1994), Montauriol (1998) and Cahuzac (2008), and developing a trading structure. With more than 100 ha of vines on different terroirs, he has become a key player in the appellation, with Laurent Fadat at the helm of vinification.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. DOMINIQUE P. Published on 09/08/2018
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Note and review by M. FLORIAN C. Published on 11/05/2018
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