2016 Monbousquet Blanc
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A juicy and round white already with dried pinepple and honey. Hints of pears. Full and flavorful. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com
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James Suckling
Jancis Robinson MW
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Owned by Gérard Perse. 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Muscadelle, 5% Sémillon. Not barrel fermented but aged in a mix of 50% new and 50% used barrels. Bâtonnage. Exotic and salty and sweet. Quite rich. Not refreshing. But smoky and big and beefy. Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2018-2021
The Monbousquet 2016 Blanc is a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Gris and 5% each of Muscadelle and Sémillon. It has a crisp bouquet with fresh lime and passion fruit aromas, nicely detailed with good vigor. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, a little waxiness to the texture from the Sauvignon Gris with a straightforward dried pineapple-tinged finish. Fine. Apr 17, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2018-2026 Apr 2017, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 2018-2026
They harvested here at the end of August to maintain freshness. The result is a rich but well balanced white wine with crisp fresh apricot and gentle white pear notes. 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Sémillon and 5% Muscadelle, aged in 50% new oak. 36hl/ha yield. Apr 2017, www.decanter.com, Drink: 2018-2030