Deep ruby; tight rim. Pretty rose tones—a good fruit profile with a fresh raspberry, strawberry, mint and tobacco scented bouquet. The nose reflects the palate with weight, intensity, concentration and density for the class. Dry tannins are well balanced and ageing well. Some complexities from the mix of varietals from 46% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 2% Carmenere, and 1% P Petit Verdot. High-quality, fruity vintage for Potensac. Classic Bordeaux four-square style; 13.5% ABV. A charming medium-bodied bottle that drinks on and on. This property is owned by the Delon family (Léoville-Las-Cases) and is a powerful wine that will outlive most all wines in its class.
Decanter awards it 92 POints and writes, "After almost 20 years, the colour is only showing slight evolution. The nose is fragrant and charming, with blackcurrant aromas. Hefty in its youth, it has become supple and graceful, with lift and charm, though it still has the Potensac tannic backbone. Ready, but no rush to drink. (SB) (3/2020)"
Deep ruby colour tight rim. The first nose recalling traits of MArgauxs is generous, fruity(blackberry and raspberry) and somewhat morish than most Haut Medoc CBs. The second nose is ripe, fresh and forward mixed fruit(primarily black) with prunes, wood spices, and tones of leather, coffee and toffee. The palate is blackcurranty, prune-like with structure with firm tannins and smoky. Bodied by CB Standard(higher alcohol, acidities, tannins, fruit); raised juice and lively acidity. The attack is silky on the palate with a tannic structure in balance. Years in bottle harmonized and has equipped it with supple tannins with density kept intact. The lightly oaky aromas are elegant and contribute to the medium aromatic finish.
A solid and straightforward CB which is opening well now. A blend of 47 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 8% Petit Verdot, so quite some complexity from early design. We have tasted quite some vintages from this Chateau Beaumont and find that this little wine is made in a way that patience is required when you are drinking it. Regardless of vintage, it always starts with a conservative bouquet, a little backward and unfriendly compared to its peers, with undergrowth aromas coming through with aeration. The high Cabernet content is another explanation for the 'grumpiness'.
Well commented, such as:
WE92. The vineyard is in the heart of the Haut-Médoc, midway between Margaux and Saint-Julien. The wine is solid, dark and with plenty of firm tannins. At the same time, it has concentrated black fruits and a fine blend between black-currant acidity and ripe jammy fruitiness. Drink from 2020.
Bright and clear straw gold. An intriguing blend of two-thirds Sauvignon Blanc(55%)and one-third Sauvignon Gris(35%), with a dash of Semillon(5%) and Muscadelle(5%). The 2012 Monbousquet blanc offers caramelized orange and tangerine notes and some grapefruit and honeysuckle in a medium-bodied, fresh, lively, floral style. The first nose of new notes of lemon peel, green apple, fruit, lime, white flowers, freshly cut grass, nectarine, honey, peach and minerals. The finish gives juicy acidity, balanced, creamy, rich flavour with hints of fruit, melon, mango, green apple, pineapple, herbs, citrus and honey. Almost oily. Some complexities after eight years of bottle ageing. ABV 13.5%.Dry white wine Chateau Monbousquet is produced from grapes grown in vineyards in the southern part of the estate. Soil - mostly gravel, hence the ripe and powerful style/ The wine is aged on the lees in oak barrels (50% of them new) for six months, hence the creaminess. The final mix is done before bottling without any filtering, hence the intensity and complexity.
Well commented. The best score is WS93, with consistent ratings in the range of 92, for example:
James Suckling | 92 JS Tropical fruits, honey, mint, lime and almonds are some of the many scents that emerge from the 2012 Monbousquet Blanc. Vinification in oak (50% new) and stirring of the lees give the wine much of its overt personality and lush, oily texture. Readers should expect a flamboyant white with expressive aromatics and plenty of depth. The blend is 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Sauvignon Gris. Edited.
Vinous Media | 92 VM Composed of two-thirds Sauvignon Blanc and one-third Sauvignon Gris and already in bottle, the 2012 Monbousquet was aged in 50% new oak and 50% used barrels. Malolactic is now blocked, resulting in a crisper wine exhibiting copious notes of spring flowers, wet gravel, orange marmalade and caramelized citrus. This impressive, exotic, fragrant white wine should drink well for 3-4 years. Edited.
