The 2015 Montlandrie is a blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, picked between September 29 and October 8, and matured in 45% new oak. This is perhaps more precocious on the nose compared to Denis Durantou's La Chenade and Les Cruzelles 2015s, gradually revealing an attractive floral, dried rose petal/pot pourri scent as it opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite grippy in the mouth, the acidity nicely judged here and again, very harmonious and sensual on the finish. You could almost whisk this out of barrel and drink this now, but preferably, give it 4-5 years in bottle.
Wine Spectator 2016 (90-93 Punkte)
There's some zing to this, with black currant, cherry and plum fruit laced with a mouthwatering note of dried anise. This gets a floral lift through the finish, with a graphite note building as well. Score range: 90-93-JM
René Gabriel (17 Punkte)
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Das Bouquet wirkt etwas verhalten, zeigt sehr dunkelbeerige Konturen, Schwarzbrotkruste. Im Gaumen ziemlich streng, verlangende Adstringenz. Absolut kein Charmeur, aber das haben die Castillons ja generell nicht an sich.
