Château Montus 1990 - Cuvée Prestige - Madiran

Château Montus - Madiran Cuvée Prestige 1990

Presentation of Château Montus (Alain Brumont)

Château Montus is the emblematic estate of the Madiran wine region and of its owner, Alain Brumont. Recognized as a leading figure in Southwest France, Alain Brumont revolutionized the Madiran appellation by harnessing the potential of the Tannat grape to produce wines of exceptional concentration and aging potential. The estate is often compared to the great Bordeaux wines for its rigorous standards and commitment to quality.

Presentation of the Madiran Appellation

The Madiran AOC, located in the foothills of southwestern France, is famous for its powerful red wines. The dominant and characteristic grape variety is Tannat, which the appellation requires to comprise at least 60% of the blend. Tannat is known for its intense color and rich tannins, giving the wines a natural aptitude for very long aging.

The 1990 Vintage in Madiran

The 1990 vintage in Southwest France is generally considered a very high-quality vintage, boasting excellent ripeness and a beautiful structure. This vintage produced powerful, concentrated wines with great aging potential, perfectly suited to the Tannat grape. This Château Montus Cuvée Prestige 1990 is therefore a wine that has reached its peak and is ready to be enjoyed.

Details on the Prestige Cuvée: Grape Variety, Winemaking and Tasting

Château Montus' Cuvée Prestige is the estate's most ambitious expression, crafted from old Tannat vines. The Madiran tradition is based on Tannat.

• Grape variety: Mostly or entirely Tannat.
• Winemaking/Aging: The wine is "Aged in new oak barrels," a choice that imparts additional structure, complexity, and aging potential. The wine is "Bottled at the Château."
• Typicality/Tasting (Mature): This wine is characterized by a deep color. On the nose, notes of black fruit and blackcurrant evolve into tertiary aromas of undergrowth, mocha, spices, and licorice. On the palate, the tannins of the Tannat, which were quite pronounced in its youth, are now well-integrated. The structure is powerful yet balanced, with a long and persistent finish.

Bottle Condition

This bottle of Château Montus Madiran Cuvée Prestige 1990 is in excellent condition for its age:

• Level: Perfect (in the bottleneck - BN).
• Label: Slightly worn, consistent with the age of the bottle (35 years). It remains perfectly legible.
• Capsule: Intact.
• Overall condition: Excellent state of preservation.

Food & Wine Pairings and Tasting Tips

This wine must be decanted (for at least 1 to 2 hours) before opening, at a temperature of 17-18°C. It pairs perfectly with Southwestern cuisine.

• Duck confit or duck breast.
• Strong red meats and game (stew, venison).
• Dishes with truffles.
• Hard and mature cheeses (Ossau-Iraty or Comté).