Chateau Montviel 2022

JAMES SUCKLING: "Poised and focused with chocolate and dark berry character. Round tannins. Medium to full body. Lovely finish."

FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Frische rote Herzkirschen, ein Hauch von Pflaumen und Orangenzesten, mineralischer Touch, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, feine Kirschfrucht, schokoladiger Touch, integrierter Säurebogen, Nugat im Abgang, salziger Nachhall, stoffiger Speisenbegleiter."

DECANTER: "Ripe and potent on the nose, forward and expressive, deep and seductive. Much lighter and brighter on the palate than the nose suggests with the acidity countering the ripe blackcurrant and cool blue fruits with cola, soft liquorice and herbal accents. Nicely controlled with bite, crunch and chew and a refreshing sense of minty freshness that lingers on the end. Calm at the moment, a little more sombre than some, but well defined and delivered. Rolland & Associés consultants."

JEB DUNNUCK: "What should be an outstanding Pomerol, the 2022 Château Montviel has ample black cherry, violet, incense, and leather notes in its complex, lively, full-bodied style. With solid concentration, ripe tannins, and terrific balance, it should round into form with just 3-5 years of bottle age."

WEINWISSER: "Intensives blaubeeriges Bouquet, Heidelbeergelee, Lakritze und getrocknete Fliederblüten. Am molligen Gaumen mit cremiger Textur, herrlicher Extraktfülle, engmaschigem Tanningerüst und trainiertem Körper. Im gebündelten aromatischen Finale Schattenmorellensaft, Graphit und mehliges Extrakt. 2028 – 2042."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Plummy fruits, flowers, cherries, and cocoa aromatics line the nose. The wine is medium-bodied, soft, silky, and fruity, with a sweet, red pit fruit finish. The wine blends 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc. 14.5% ABV. Drink from 2025-2037."