Description
Madiran, Château de Montus, Alain Brumont 2017
DOMAINES ALAIN BRUMONT, Madiran
Alain Brumont is one of the stars of Madiran. In 1979 he inherited his father’s estate, Château Bouscassé. With little experience in the wine industry, he quickly educated himself and began transforming the landscape of Madiran. Now one of the largest and most important producers in the region, he has four working properties, each distinctive in its own right. Bouscassé represents the most open and polished wine from Alain’s holdings. The vines are planted on hillsides with yellow and white clay layered over fissured limestone. Bouscassé is meant to reflect the history of the region, made in the style of the 18th century heyday of Madiran. The wine is a blend of Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from vines ranging from 20 to 100 years old. The wine is matured in barrels with 30 to 50% new oak depending on vintage.
Andrew Jefford in The New France
“The wines of Château Montus and Château Bouscassé are classified among the ten icons of Southern France, next to Ausone, Cheval Blanc, Petrus, Haut-Brion, Lafite-Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, Yquem.”
Steven Spurrier – Decanter
“The wines of Alain Brumont are at the same level as Château Latour and the greatest wines in the world.” “Alain Brumont is, in the world of wines ‘A bull fighter'”.
This is the latest release from this Madiran showpiece estate on steep vineyards surrounding a grand chateau. The wine is black, firm and full of tannins while allowing room for swathes of dark fruits and a bold structure.
Grapes: 80% Tannat and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
