Chateau Monbrison 2011

DECANTER: "Serious depth and feeling on the attack leads to lovely silky tannins and rippling fruit expression. Among my favourites of the 'non-1855' wines in the lineup, this demonstrates a lovely drinkable quality that the 2011s have acquired over the past year or so. It doesn't have huge depth, but there's lift, light and freshness. Enjoyable stuff from owner Laurent Vonderheyden. Drinking Window 2020 - 2034."

WEINWISSER: "Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubinroter Rand. Florales Bouquet mit Wildkirschen und Himbeergelée, Rosenpfefferkörner und feine Honigspuren. Cremiger, saftiger Körper mit noch ganz fein aufrauenden Tanninen, das Potenzial ist recht gut."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "90-92. Barrel sample. A complex, firm wine, with its tannins on the surface and fruit underneath; it will be a slow wine to develop."

JAMES SUCKLING: "This is very good for the appellation with currants and flowers on the nose and palate. Medium to full body, with velvety tannins and a delicately fruity finish."