Château Montlandrie 2017

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Montlandrie 2017

Tasting

Color

The color shows a deep garnet hue with purple highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals fine aromatic complexity with notes of red and black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry), accompanied by spicy nuances of cinnamon and star anise. Mineral and earthy touches add an extra dimension to the bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, the wine charms with its balance and refined structure. Fine, chalky tannins support a generous core of fruit, lifted by a characteristic mineral freshness. The palate reveals flavors of black fruit, graphite, and black pepper, before finishing with a long, persistent finale with earthy and spicy accents.

Food and wine pairings

This Château Montlandrie 2017 pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, duck, as well as poultry in sauce. It also matches very well with mushroom-based dishes or aged cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

Château Montlandrie 2017 can be enjoyed now but will continue to evolve until around the early 2030s. It is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 15-16°C. Decanting for one hour allows the wine to fully reveal its aromatic complexity.

An elegant, mineral Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux crafted by Denis Durantou

The estate

Established at the end of the 19th century, Château Montlandrie is a Bordeaux wine located in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, on the heights of a clay-limestone plateau overlooking the Dordogne. The vineyard covers 12 hectares, planted predominantly with Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Acquired in 2009 by Denis Durantou, a visionary winegrower renowned for his work at L'Église-Clinet in Pomerol, the estate benefits from a south-facing exposure and a windy microclimate—key assets behind its success. Now owned by the Reilhac-Durantou family (Constance, Noémie, Alix, and Marie), who carry on their father’s philosophy, the château stands out for a fresh, floral, intensely vibrant style, producing wines of remarkable quality at accessible prices.

The vineyard

The Château Montlandrie vineyard enjoys a privileged location on the plateau of Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. Planted at altitude, it overlooks the Dordogne Valley and benefits from optimal exposure. The clay-limestone soils, rich in limestone and flint, give the wines distinctive minerality and remarkable freshness. This geological composition bears strong similarities to certain renowned terroirs of Saint-Émilion, enabling the production of wines of great finesse.

The vintage

The 2017 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by a devastating frost episode in late April that affected many vineyards in the region. However, thanks to its elevated position on the plateau, Château Montlandrie escaped this damage. Harvesting took place in excellent conditions, with Merlot picked between September 20 and 26, followed by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon on September 28, resulting in grapes at optimal ripeness.

Vinification and aging

Château Montlandrie 2017 was vinified plot by plot in fifteen temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks of varying capacities. This approach allows for precise work tailored to each lot. Aging took place for around 14 months in French oak barrels, 40% of which were new, bringing structure and complexity while preserving the expression of the fruit and the terroir.

Grape varieties

Merlot (75%)
Cabernet Franc (20%)
Cabernet Sauvignon (5%)