1995 MONTUS 1995

92-94 (08-1996)
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.