Ch. Montcabrier Bordeaux Supérieur 2022
Bordeaux Superieur
Château Montcabrier is a selection parcèllaire from the Milhade family’s estate, Château Recougne. This property has produced wine for more than 400 years, and has been recognized for nearly as long for producing outstanding wine – its name is said to have come from King Henri IV in the early 17th century, in “recognition” of the quality of its wine. The Milhade family purchased the property in the early 1950s, and Recougne has become their flagship estate, producing quintessential pure Bordeaux each vintage – classic “claret” in the best sense of the word.
VINEYARD
Merlot is best suited to the gravelly clay terroir and is the majority planting here, comprising about 80% of the vineyard, complemented by equal parts of both Cabernets. The parcels set aside for Moncabrier include those planted on marley clay, with less gravel, and younger vines throughout the estate. The Milhades employ environmentally friendly viticultural techniques, minimal spraying, low yields through green harvesting, and excellent canopy management.
WINEMAKING
Selection is performed in the vineyard through green-harvesting, and the grapes are mostly destemmed, with up to about 10-15% of whole cluster included for structure. Fermentation takes place in traditional cement vats followed by 12 months aging in large vessels (no oak barrels) before bottling with minimal filtration.
TASTING NOTE
Deep aromas of black fruits and toffee, followed by a fruity, silky palate and excellent length. The is a quintessential claret with immediate appeal.
Color
Red
Blend %
85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Bordeaux Superieur
Suggested Retail Price
$17.99
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