Villa Mongiron 2005 Monday, Mar 24 2008
Tasting Notes and France and Bordeaux and Variety and Red and merlot et al
This is 100% Merlot off vines with an average age of 35 years and as it’s just outside the St Emillon AC, only qualifies for a more humble status of AC Bordeaux. Good news for the consumer I think. Now if you have any blocks you want busting then this could well be the wine for you - it has enormous extract and grip, and whilst perhaps a bit New World in style (but without the sweetness), it still looks like Bordeaux to me. Importers: Ce Soir
Strong dark colour with great aromatics including raspberry compote, violet, camphor, mineral and earth. On the palate medium to full bodied with ripe purple fruit, raspberry, violet and a strong earthy mineral character. Rich but dry to taste. It has huge extract with strong dry tannins and a good earthy finish. Already throwing a crust, I’d give this beast a few years to settle, and then enjoy it over the next five (or more).
Rated : 90 Points
Tasted : Mar08
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : $35
Closure : Cork
Drink : 2010 - 2015+
Source : Importer Sample
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