Château Montlandrie

Chateau Montlandrie, Cotes de Castillon, 2021

Name: Chateau Montlandrie, Cotes de Castillon
Brand: Château Montlandrie
Price: 129.13 GBP

93/100

Inside Bordeaux

88-90/100

The Wine Independent

91/100

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2021
6x75cl
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£129.13

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

The 'entry level' wines, that is to say the wines not produced at the Durantou flagship Pomerol estate, Chateau L'Eglise Client, are always rank amongst our 'best value' buys. Saintayme, Chenade, Cruzelles and Montlandrie offer excellent value for money. Since Denis' death, his long-term collaborator, Olivier Gautrat has stepped up to assist Noémie and Constance. He describes 2021 as "Equilibre", a vintage of perfect balance. Montlandrie was a particular labour of love for Denis. We remember when he bought these vines and have watched with interest as he planted his 'Ferrari' Cabernet clones. Produced from 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2021 possesses a cool, structured core of dark, savoury fruit. There's admirable intensity, lots of character and a really fine seam of acidity.

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Critic Reviews

93/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Cloves and liqourice on the opening beats, with savoury blueberry and redcurrant fruits, and Cabernet Sauvignon tomato leaf and pencil lead making an impact. These wines are really proof of how good the Durantou stable is, standout 2021s for me, playing with finesse and drinkability. Harvest September 30 to October 8. 50% new oak.

drinking window 2026 - 2040

date of review 03/2024

91/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2021 Montlandrie initially shows just a touch of reduction on the nose, but it gradually opens in the glass to reveal that mélange of red and black fruit, hints of licorice and pain d’épices, quite complex though not intense. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannins. This has a fine line of acidity, nicely poised, very fresh and saline toward the finish with a dash of black pepper on the aftertaste. This has meliorated a little during its élevage, and it should drink well for 12 to 15 years.

drinking window 2028 - 2038

date of review 02/2024

88-90/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

The Wine Independent

The 2021 Montlandrie is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, aging in 50% new oak. Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, it rolls out with ready-to-go scents of warm red and black plums, black raspberries, and clove oil, plus nuances of cracked black pepper and unsmoked cigars. Medium-bodied, the palate shimmers with intensity, supported by grainy tannins and a well-knit backbone of acidity, finishing long and earthy.

drinking window 2025 - 2035

date of review 05/2022

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.