Château Monbousquet white - Bordeaux 2017 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Jeb DUNNUCK

88-90 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

A wine you don’t see often, the 2017 Monbousquet Blanc d'Exception is certainly worth your effort to track down. A blend of two-thirds Sauvignon Blanc and one-third Sauvignon Gris, it offers a fresh, crisp style as well as terrific minerality in its lemon, citrus, and lime-driven aromas and flavors. Drink it over the coming 4-5 years.

Vinous

87-89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Monbousquet Blanc is matured in 50% new oak for just six months. It offers uncomplicated lime flower and green apple scents on the nose, a touch of Conference pear developing with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine acidity, nicely balanced if missing a little complexity towards the slightly saline finish. Drink two or three years after bottling.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

There was just a little frost here this year. A blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Sémillon and 5% Muscadelle, the 2017 Blanc has pretty aromas of lemon curd, white peaches and fresh grapefruit with touches of chalk dust and orange blossom. The palate is medium-bodied, very zippy and refreshing with a great intensity of citrus flavors and a mineral-laced finish.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/25/2018

Jamessuckling.com

91-92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

Dense and fruity with lots of sliced-melon and -lemon character. Full-bodied and flavorful. Beautiful lemon-curd and cooked-apple undertones.