Château Montus Madiran 2018
Château Montus
Alain Brumont's Tannat-based Madiran is a masterclass in taming a notoriously tannic grape. The 2018 vintage shows power and polish in equal measure, with new oak integrated so thoroughly it reads as structure rather than flavor. This is a wine that hides its considerable muscle behind elegance.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Blackcurrant and dark cherry lead, backed by cedar and a hint of violet. A toasted oak note adds complexity without heaviness, and there's a subtle green herbal quality in the background.
Palate
Dense and structured, with ripe berry fruit and cedar tannins that are firm but finely woven. Mint and dark cherry carry the mid-palate, and a woody spice anchors the finish approach.
Finish
Long and grippy, with blackcurrant, cedar, and a dusting of toasted oak that slowly resolves.
- Varietal
- Tannat
- Blend
- 80% Tannat, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vineyards
- Château Montus estate vineyards, clay-limestone soils at 300m elevation
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Braised lamb shoulder with rosemary and white beans
Crafted by Alain Brumont at his estate in the Madiran appellation of southwest France, this wine is the product of his four-decade campaign to prove Tannat can rival the great Cabernet-based wines of Bordeaux.
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