Rating: 4.0/5
Chateau Montaiguillon’s 2020 Montagne Saint-Émilion shows a deep ruby colour with a clear appearance. The nose reveals a medium intensity with primary aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, and black plum, supported by secondary notes of cloves. On the palate, the fine-grained tannin texture complements the wine’s full body, which offers a dry and Medium flavour intensity with flavours of black plum, fig, prune, coconut, nutmeg, and walnut.
At a glance
- Type: Red
- Appearance: clear, deep, ruby
- Nose: medium; blackcurrant, black cherry, black plum / cloves
- Palate: Body full body, Tannin medium plus, Acidity medium, Alcohol medium, Sweetness dry, Feel fine grained, Flavour intensity medium
- Tastes: black plum, fig, prune / coconut, nutmeg / walnut
- Finish: medium
- Development: Fully Developed
- Readiness: drink now but it will age
- Balanced: yes
- Complex: yes
Food pairings
- Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
- Pan-seared duck breast with cherry compote
- Game meat pie with blackberry crust
- Wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil
- Spicy sausage and pepper skewers
- Roasted eggplant parmesan with balsamic glaze
- Beef and mushroom bourguignon
- Grilled portobello mushrooms with balsamic reduction