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Falstaff: Dunkles Rubingranat, tiefer Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Florale Nuancen, zart nach Lakritze und reifen Zwetschken, schwarzes Waldbeerkonfit unterlegt. Saftig, elegant, süße Kirschenfrucht, integrierte Tannine, gute Frische, bleibt haften, ein stoffiger Speisenbegleiter, hat Charme und Würze."
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James Suckling: Medium- to full-bodied with concentration, pure dark fruit, polished tannins and a subtle, pleasant, grainy texture."
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Jane Anson: Blackberry and smoked earth, tannins a little drying but there is an enjoyable weight to the mid palate, and expansion as it travels, fruit just a little high in acidity, not as luscious as most vintages at Montviel. Harvest September 2 to 15. 29.2 hl/ha. 70% new oak for ageing."
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Vinum: Himbeeren, Granatapfel, etwas Milchschokolade; zugänglicher Gaumen, rund, mit cremiger Textur und reifer Frucht, samtenes Tannin, stimmige Säure, in sich ausgewogen und mit sehr guter Länge. Einmal mehr ein sehr gelungener Wein, der früh Pomerol-Spass bieten wird."
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Decanter: Strong aromatics on the nose, perfumed blackcurrants and cherries. Chewy and fleshy with plenty of tannic strength alongside a cool blueberry aspect. There’s juiciness but it’s taken over at this point by the structure and quite hefty tannins with a dusting of cocoa powder, liquorice and cigar. This will settle in time. A little heavy if anything."
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown: Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2025 Montviel bursts with bold notes of baked black cherries and plum preserves, plus touches of sandalwood, dried roses, and dusty soil. Full-bodied, the palate is laden with stewed black fruit and spicy accents, supported by plush tannins and just enough freshness, finishing on an earthy note."
