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In 2008, Denis Durantou acquired this Château for which he fell in love at first sight. A splendid 12 hectare clay-limestone vineyard on the first line of the Dordogne hillside, Montlandrie is in Castillon (which it directly overlooks) the equivalent of Ausone in Saint-Émilion.
As in his other properties (L'Église-Clinet, Les Cruzelles, La Chenade...), Denis Durantou used all his know-how and perfectionism to produce a fresh and floral wine, with a crisp and juicy fruitiness. Few Bordeaux wines are as deserving of the term "vibrant wine" as Montlandrie.The 2016 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (February 2019): 93/100 “The best wine ever made. The score is exceptionally high for a vintage produced in the Côtes de Castillon. Dark, intense, purple and beautiful color. Intense, fine, fruity, pure and ripe nose. Meticulous on the attack and immediately noble in its touch and aromas as it develops, the wine evolves complex, full of energy. It soars to the finish without ever losing its fatness. A superb wine. A wonderful Outsider."
Vinous (N. Martin - January 2020): 90/100 "The 2016 Montlandrie, has an attractive, well-defined bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, cedar and subtle figgy aromas, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins, and quite tarry in style, wirh a gentle grip on the saline, almost Left Bank-inspired finish. Fine, but a bit broody at present."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
- Potential alcohol:
- 14.5%