2011 Monbousquet Blanc | FINE+RARE Wines

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Critic Notes

The Monbousquet Blanc has a light but well-defined citrus-driven bouquet with touches of lime and kiwi. The palate is well balanced with a crisp citrus opening, good acidity, hints of dried honey and white peach towards the finish that has admirable focus. Fine. Neal Martin, eRobertParker.com

Score: 89-91/100Neal Martin

A rounded, creamy style, with a brioche note supporting the white peach and light melon flavors. James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com

Score: 88-91/100Wine Spectator

No tasting note given. Apr 2012, www.robertparker.com

Score: 87-89/100Robert Parker

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Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

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Colour

White

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Dry

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Still wine

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