Château Montlisse St Émilion Grand Cru

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Chateau Montlisse is a tiny property making fantastic St Emilion Grand Cru. At peak this Merlot-dominated red has medium-weight blackberry, plum, liquorice, coffee and toast. Ripe, soft tannins and a long finish.
Château Montlisse is a tiny 7-hectare property with an unconventional shape; the vines are planted in an amphitheatre style which allow a natural drainage directly into the river Dordogne. Located on the East hillside of St Emilion, the 40 year old low-yielding vineyard benefits from a South-Westerly exposure, catching the full heat of the day. The vines are planted in a clay-limestone soil where Merlot is able to express its full potential. The blend is typically 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc Grapes are hand-picked in two passes, then fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with regular pigeage to aid extraction, before the wine is aged in 100% new French oak barrels for just over a year. An outstanding red; powerful and rich, loaded with blackberry and dark cherry, liquorice, hints of espresso and vanilla with hints of exotic spice. Beautifully managed tannins and a long, complex finish Ideal with grilled or roasted meats such as lamb, duck.
More Information
Brand Château Montlisse
Country of Origin France
Region Bordeaux
Style Red
Wine Colour Red
Grape Variety Bordeaux Merlot blend
Main Grape Merlot
Vintage 2007
% Alcohol 13
Flavour Elegant & Complex
Body Medium
Pack Format 75CL
Fine No
Rare No

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