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Montlandrie 2013

Cotes de Castillon

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Tasting Notes

The 2013 Montlandrie offers impressive fruit concentration on the nose with raspberry coulis and crushed strawberry, although maybe it does not quite own the same delineation as the 2013 Les Cruzelles at this stage. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannin, gently gripping the mouth, leading into a cedar-tinged, quite assertive finish that suggests another couple of years in bottle will do this Côtes de Castillon no harm at all.

Score: 89 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2029 Date: 28 October 2016

Denis Durantou's Cotes de Castillon is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon (the latter from first pick from vines planted in 2009) harvested between 5 and 9 October. Here we are in red fruit territory on the nose, with crushed strawberry and redcurrant scents interlaced beautifully with the oak. The palate is medium-bodied with sweet ripe tannins. It does not quite have the complexity or nuance as the Les Cruzelles, although there is good body and weight towards the finish. Fine. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 88 - 90 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014

This shows a long, Fresh finish with mineral, blackberry and orange-peel character. Medium body.

Score: 88 - 89 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014

75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich cherry on the nose, lovely purity and sweetness. Simple and light on the palate, with just enough tannin to give a bit of grip on the finish. Rounded, smooth, approachable.

Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2020 Date: 01 April 2014

Recently purchased by Denis Durantou, this property is excellently situated on a hill overlooking St Emilion, and is the wine (apart from Eglise Clinet) of which he is most proud. Subtle and fresh aromas of strawberry and red cherry fruit. In the mouth there is good weight of juicy cherry fruit, a sandy texture and a touch of the vanilla on the back.

Score: 87 - 89 Albany Vintners, - Date: 01 April 2014

5% Cabernet Sauvignon added to the Merlot-Cabernet Franc blend this year. Oak apparent making it a touch awkward but depth of fruit behind.

Score: 85 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2017-2023 Date: 01 April 2014

Open and easy, with a mix of cherry and pomegranate notes and a lightly crunchy, floral-tinged finish.

Score: 85 - 88 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2014