Monbousquet 2005

St Emilion, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes
From a less than noble terroir in Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens, Gerard Perse has accomplished miraculous things at Monbousquet. Prior to his acquisition of this property in the mid-nineties, this wine tasted like watered-down Beaujolais, but Perse has turned it into one of the more stunning, modern-styled wines of Bordeaux. A blend of approximately two-thirds Merlot, one-third Cabernet Franc and 8-10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2005 exhibits plenty of toasty oak, roasted herb, meat juice, blackberry, cherry, and spice characteristics along with a touch of incense. Full-bodied and opulent, with an atypically rigid structure, this is a remarkable achievement for such a humble terroir. It admirably reflects Gerard Perse’s obsessive commitment to excellence. Look for this 2005 to hit its stride in 7-8 years, and last for 15-20. Score: 95 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2028 30 April 2008
This is unquestionably the finest wine Gerard Perse has yet produced from this less than ideal terroir in Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens. Perse put in a complete drainage system, which is essential in these flat, sandy, clay, and gravelly soils. The 2005 Monbousquet, a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that achieved 13.5% natural alcohol, reveals terrific intensity and purity as well as a gorgeous perfume of sweet black cherries, roasted herbs, meat juices, kirsch, blackberries, and spice. Full-bodied and opulent, with more structure, tannin, and delineation than such top vintages as 2000, 1999, and 1998, the 2005 represents an amazing over-achievement for its modest terroir, and is a tribute to the extraordinary abilities and commitment to excellence of proprietor Perse. It should be at its finest in 4-7 years, and last for two decades or more. Score: 94 - 96 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2027 30 April 2007
There are 7,000 cases of this 60% Merlot/30% Cabernet Franc/10% Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the home estate of Chantal and Gerard Perse. Although this is not considered to be one of St.-Emilion’s finest terroirs, everything is done in an artisinal manner - including hand harvesting, hand sorting, a draconian selection in both the vineyard and the cellars, and Burgundy-like treatments of malolactic in barrel and aging sur-lie. Monbousquet has been a stunning success ever since Perse took over the property. Earlier vintages continue to suggest that this cuvee has far greater longevity than expected given the opulence and enormous fruit. For example, the 1998 and 1999 remain infants in terms of development, and the 1995 is just coming into a pre-adolescent stage. The 2005 (13.5% alcohol) possesses a saturated blue/purple color as well as a big, sweet nose of pain grille, roasted herbs, grilled meats, black cherry jam, blackberries, and spice. Powerful, full-bodied, and dense yet elegant, deep, and layered, its pure fruit, concentration, and overall quality hide the moderately high tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023. Score: 92 - 94 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006
Mineral and blackberry, with violet. Full-bodied, with racy tannins and lots of flavor and style. Score: 92 - 94 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 January 1900
Gerard Perse took over here in the early 1990’s introducing a modern outlook. Monbousquet is now known for making flamboyant Saint Emilion with high levels of extract that are much praised by Robert Parker. 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from low yields of 30 hl/ha, elevaged in 100% new oak. Inky purple in colour with a penetrating nose of blackcurrant jam on toast. Big and bold in structure with complex notes of coffee, chocolate and barbecue sweetness. A lot going on here but it retains good balancing freshness, finishing slightly hot. Score: - Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900

Tasting Notes

From a less than noble terroir in Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens, Gerard Perse has accomplished miraculous things at Monbousquet. Prior to his acquisition of this property in the mid-nineties, this wine tasted like watered-down Beaujolais, but Perse has turned it into one of the more stunning, modern-styled wines of Bordeaux. A blend of approximately two-thirds Merlot, one-third Cabernet Franc and 8-10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2005 exhibits plenty of toasty oak, roasted herb, meat juice, blackberry, cherry, and spice characteristics along with a touch of incense. Full-bodied and opulent, with an atypically rigid structure, this is a remarkable achievement for such a humble terroir. It admirably reflects Gerard Perse’s obsessive commitment to excellence. Look for this 2005 to hit its stride in 7-8 years, and last for 15-20.

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2028 30 April 2008

This is unquestionably the finest wine Gerard Perse has yet produced from this less than ideal terroir in Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens. Perse put in a complete drainage system, which is essential in these flat, sandy, clay, and gravelly soils. The 2005 Monbousquet, a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon that achieved 13.5% natural alcohol, reveals terrific intensity and purity as well as a gorgeous perfume of sweet black cherries, roasted herbs, meat juices, kirsch, blackberries, and spice. Full-bodied and opulent, with more structure, tannin, and delineation than such top vintages as 2000, 1999, and 1998, the 2005 represents an amazing over-achievement for its modest terroir, and is a tribute to the extraordinary abilities and commitment to excellence of proprietor Perse. It should be at its finest in 4-7 years, and last for two decades or more.

Score: 94 - 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2011-2027 30 April 2007

There are 7,000 cases of this 60% Merlot/30% Cabernet Franc/10% Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the home estate of Chantal and Gerard Perse. Although this is not considered to be one of St.-Emilion’s finest terroirs, everything is done in an artisinal manner - including hand harvesting, hand sorting, a draconian selection in both the vineyard and the cellars, and Burgundy-like treatments of malolactic in barrel and aging sur-lie. Monbousquet has been a stunning success ever since Perse took over the property. Earlier vintages continue to suggest that this cuvee has far greater longevity than expected given the opulence and enormous fruit. For example, the 1998 and 1999 remain infants in terms of development, and the 1995 is just coming into a pre-adolescent stage. The 2005 (13.5% alcohol) possesses a saturated blue/purple color as well as a big, sweet nose of pain grille, roasted herbs, grilled meats, black cherry jam, blackberries, and spice. Powerful, full-bodied, and dense yet elegant, deep, and layered, its pure fruit, concentration, and overall quality hide the moderately high tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023.

Score: 92 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2006

Mineral and blackberry, with violet. Full-bodied, with racy tannins and lots of flavor and style.

Score: 92 - 94

James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 January 1900

Gerard Perse took over here in the early 1990’s introducing a modern outlook. Monbousquet is now known for making flamboyant Saint Emilion with high levels of extract that are much praised by Robert Parker. 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from low yields of 30 hl/ha, elevaged in 100% new oak. Inky purple in colour with a penetrating nose of blackcurrant jam on toast. Big and bold in structure with complex notes of coffee, chocolate and barbecue sweetness. A lot going on here but it retains good balancing freshness, finishing slightly hot.

Score: -

Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900

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