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Monbousquet Blanc 2017
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The 2017 Monbousquet Blanc is matured in 50% new oak for just six months. It offers uncomplicated lime flower and green apple scents on the nose, a touch of Conference pear developing with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine acidity, nicely balanced if missing a little complexity towards the slightly saline finish. Drink two or three years after bottling. Score: 87 - 89 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2020-2024 Date: 01 May 2018 |
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There was just a little frost here this year. A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Sémillon and 5% Muscadelle, the 2017 Blanc has pretty aromas of lemon curd, white peaches and fresh grapefruit with touches of chalk dust and orange blossom. The palate is medium-bodied, very zippy and refreshing with a great intensity of citrus flavors and a mineral-laced finish. Score: 90 - 92 Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 27 April 2018 |
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A wine you don’t see often, the 2017 Monbousquet Blanc d'Exception is certainly worth your effort to track down. A blend of two-thirds Sauvignon Blanc and one-third Sauvignon Gris, it offers a fresh, crisp style as well as terrific minerality in its lemon, citrus, and lime-driven aromas and flavors. Drink it over the coming 4-5 years. Score: 88 - 90 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 23 April 2018 |
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Not typical Bordeaux Blanc – neither from the blend, nor from the flavour. Markedly aromatic with grassy Sauvignon Blanc character but also a much richer ripe-pear aroma from the Gris and lifted grapefruit and lemon. Attractive dusty, chalky aroma, too. Rich and full in the mouth and good freshness. Rich, full-bodied and lots of creamy texture. Has depth and freshness in equal measure. Hard to predict how it will age and it may be a wine that divides opinion. Score: 17 Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2019-2023 Date: 01 April 2018 |
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Dense and fruity with lots of sliced-melon and -lemon character. Full-bodied and flavorful. Beautiful lemon-curd and cooked-apple undertones. Score: 91 - 92 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 06 April 2017 |
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