Château Montus - Madiran - Red - 2020

Wine:

True to its singular identity, the 2020 Red Madiran is shaped by oak aging that’s perfectly calibrated to match the wine’s tannic structure. It opens with a warm, inviting nose featuring aromas of dark fruit, olive tapenade, and graphite. The palate is structured by velvety tannins, yet retains both freshness and intensity throughout. A superbly crafted classic—built to age, but already showing tremendous promise. Rated 94/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Slow fermentation. Long maceration between 30 and 45 days. Aged for 36 months in oak with 70% new barrels and 30% oval casks.

Color:

Ruby red, intense and brilliant.

Nose:

Delicate aromas of black fruits mingle with notes of black olive tapenade and graphite.

Palate:

A rich structure supported by velvety tannins, with a harmonious and subtle balance.

Temperature:

Serve at 14–16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef rib, lamb shoulder confit, royal-style hare stew, duck breast with honey-roasted figs.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

Château Montus is truly one of a kind, and its wines have achieved legendary status. While Alain Brumont was the visionary who transformed Madiran and elevated the estate to the highest level, it’s now his stepson, Antoine Veiry, who has taken the reins of these iconic creations.

With the same perfectionist spirit, Antoine follows in his mentor’s footsteps, introducing more refined aging techniques and gentler extraction methods. The result is a modernized range that still preserves the distinctive character of the wines and their impressive aging potential.

The wines remain monumental in scope, showcasing remarkable precision and complexity. Yet today, they are arguably even more refined and complete than they were two decades ago—offering stunning texture on the palate and brilliantly expressive fruit flavors at the very highest level.