2015 Monbousquet

Tasted blind. Very dark blackish crimson. Oily nose that is way over the top. Horribly charred, overdone style that seems straight out of the Pavie stable. Drying finish. (JR)

The 2015 Chateau Monbousquet showed much better this go-round (it was incredibly oaky last year) and is another rocking vintage for this cuvée. Beautifully ripe, full-bodied, opulent, and undeniably hedonistic, it’s loaded with notions of blackcurrants, licorice, dried herbs, chocolate and earth, with just subtle background oak. Despite all the upfront fruit and charm, it’s balanced, has a stacked mid-palate, and considerable elegance. Drink it over the coming decade or more.