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Vintage | Wine 1995 |
Region | South West |
Appellation | Madiran |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Country | France |
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In the mid-seventies, I paid a visit to the rustic appellation of Madiran, several hours south of Bordeaux. I met proprietor Alain Brumont, but had no way of knowing at the time that he would emerge as the appellation's most energetic and quality-driven producer. Readers who are unable to latch onto a few bottles of the 1995 Cuvee Prestige, should check out the regular cuvee of 1995 Chateau Montus (92-94).The regular cuvee will require at least 12-15 years of cellaring. These are unreal wines that are purely made, remarkably rich, and so complete and promising that they cannot be ignored.