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2012 Monbousquet Blanc

2012 Monbousquet Blanc

92 JS

Featured Review
A dense white with sliced-apple, pear and lemon character on the nose and palate. Full body, lots of fruit yet this is reserved and textured. Lots of citrus and minerals that go on. Excellent. Drink or hold. Two thirds of this is sauvignon blanc wihile the rest is sauvignon gris plus just a hint of muscadelle. James Suckling

James Suckling | 92 JS

Critic Reviews

A dense white with sliced-apple, pear and lemon character on the nose and palate. Full body, lots of fruit yet this is reserved and textured. Lots of citrus and minerals that go on. Excellent. Drink or hold. Two thirds of this is sauvignon blanc wihile the rest is sauvignon gris plus just a hint of muscadelle.

James Suckling | 92 JS
Tropical fruits, honey, mint, lime and almonds are some of the many scents that emerge from the 2012 Monbousquet Blanc. Vinification in oak (50% new), along with stirring of the lees, gives the wine much of its overt personality and lush, oily texture. Readers should expect a flamboyant white with expressive aromatics and plenty of depth. The blend is 67% Sauvignon Blanc and 33% Sauvignon Gris.

Vinous Media | 92 VM
Composed of two-thirds Sauvignon Blanc and one-third Sauvignon Gris, and already in bottle, the 2012 Monbousquet was aged in 50% new oak and 50% used barrels. Malolactic is now blocked, and the result is a crisper wine exhibiting copious notes of spring flowers, wet gravel, orange marmalade and caramelized citrus. This impressive, exotic, fragrant white wine should drink well for 3-4 years.

Robert Parker | 91 RP

Wine Details for 2012 Monbousquet Blanc

Type of Wine Bordeaux White : In the world of wine, all other regions must bow before Bordeaux. The absurdly-talented white wine producers continue to assert their dominance by bringing out the true potential of varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Sauvignon Gris. If you have even the slightest bit of appreciation for fine white wine, these bottles will change your life.
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France : Wine is the lifeblood that courses through the country of France, pulsing with vigorous pride and determination. Viticulture is not just a hobby or an occupation in France; it is a passion, a cherished tradition that has been passed down through generations of wine stained hands. Winemaking is a beloved art that has been ingrained in the culture, an aptitude instilled in sons by fathers and the hallmark for which France’s reputation was built, allowing it to be renowned as, arguably, the most important wine producing country in the world.



For centuries, France has been producing wines of superior quality and in much greater quantity than any other country in the world. It boasts some of the most impressive wine regions, coveted vineyards and prestigious wines on earth. The regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Sauternes and Champagne have become the benchmark, for which others aspire to become. Legendary producers such as Chateaux Margaux, Domaine De La Romanee Conti, Chapoutier, d’Yquem and Dom Perignon are idolized world-wide.



France has stamped its name on nearly every style of wine, from the nectar-like sweet Sauternes to hedonistic Chateauneuf Du Papes classic Bordeaux and Burgundy, to its sparkling dominance in Champagne. Many of the most infamous grape varietals in the world, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay originated in France and are not only beloved, but utilized in the creation of some of the greatest wines on earth. French wine production commands the attention of the wine market year after year. With over 860,000 hectares under vine, and numbers close to 50 million hectoliters of wine produced annually, France dominates the market and sets the standard for not only product quality, but also quantity.



France’s many contributions to the world of wine have been absolutely indispensable. The country is the originator of the term “Premier Cru,” coined the term Terroir (a French term so complex there is no literal translation) and has laid the blueprint for a structured appellation system, which others have implemented in their own countries. French vineyard techniques and winemaking practices are mimicked world-wide. California vintners have been replicating Rhone style wines for decades, South America has adopted the French varietal of Malbec and countries around the world are imitating Burgundian styled Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.



With vast diversity in terroir, France is home to some of the most hospitable winegrowing locations on earth. The combination of topography, geology, climate, rainfall and even the amount of sunlight combined with the long historical tradition of winegrowing and making, has allowed the vintners of France to not only hone their skills, but learn from nature to create a product that like the world in which it resides… is very much alive.


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Producer Chateau Monbousquet

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