Descripción

Primer vino de Château Montlandrie, una propiedad de origen italiano ubicada en una bella localización que le permite dominar la ciudad de Castillon, en las estribaciones de las colinas de Saint-Émilion. Con una extraordinaria relación calidad-precio, esta referencia es ideal para empezar a descubrir el poder seductor de los vinos de Burdeos.

 

Ficha técnica

La bodega
Château Montlandrie
Tipo
Tinto
Añada
2018
Grado
14.5% vol.
Variedad
75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet franc, 5% Cabernet sauvignon
Otros formatos disponibles:
Origen
Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux

Cata

Vista
Color granate oscuro con claros matices púrpuras.
Nariz
Profunda, intensa y compleja. Los aromas de cerezas, moras y arándanos dan paso a las notas minerales, de trufas y de hoja de tabaco. Una elegante mineralidad aporta verticalidad a este abanico aromático.
Boca
Rica, jugosa y compleja. Los taninos son moderados y equilibrados y los aromas muy peristentes.
Temperatura de servicio
Se recomienda servir entre 16 °C.
Consumo
Óptimo hasta 2037 aproximadamente si se conserva en buenas condiciones.
Maridaje
Ideal con guisos de carne especiados, con pasta boloñesa y con postres de chocolate negro.

Viñedo y elaboración

Descripción
Viñedos situados a 86 metros de altitud en la prolongación de las colinas de Saint-Émilion, dominando la ciudad de Castillon.
Superficie
15 hectáreas (no siempre todas en producción).
Suelo
Arcillo-calcáreo.
Rendimiento
En torno a 43 hectolitros por hectárea en una añada estándar.
Cosecha
Vendimia durante la primera semana de octubre.
Envejecimiento
Crianza en barricas de roble francés (40% nuevas).

Opinión de los críticos

James Suckling:

This is beautifully crafted for this appellation with soft, fine tannins that give the wine tension and focus. It’s medium-to full-bodied with polish and finesse. Really nicely done for this appellation. Give it another two or three years to soften even more. Try after 2022.

The Wine Advocate:

Produced by the late Denis Durantou of Château L’Eglise Clinet, the 2018 Montlandrie is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14.5% alcohol, and it was aged in 40% new oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes storming out of the glass with powerful scents of stewed black plums, boysenberries, blackberry preserves and mocha, giving way to hints of tar, tobacco leaf and black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate bursts with earth-laced black fruits, supported by finely grained tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. Delicious! - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Decanter:

The slight austerity of limestone is evident, in a vintage where this was an effective balance to the hot and dry summer. The fruit is precise, spliced open red cherry and raspberry, with tomato leaf aromatics emphasised by fresh acidities. These are classic in limestone wines with both Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, particularly as Castillon is a little cooler than St-Emilion, and I suggest giving a few years to soften, but there is an excellent core of ripe fruit here, and it's a lovely wine. 5% Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage; 40% new oak. - Jane Anson

Jeb Dunnuck:

Another Castillon release from the talented Denis Durantou, the 2018 Château Montlandrie is based on 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a classic, earthy minerality as well as wonderful black cherry and mulberry fruits, medium-bodied richness, juicy aromas and flavors, moderate tannins, and a layered, balanced, undeniably delicious style. It's going to drink well for 10-15 years, although there's no need to delay gratification.