Château Lagrange Monbadon 2005

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Fruit driven wine.

Château Lagrange Monbadon 2005 Côtes de Castillon AOC The Côtes de Castillon is an up-and-coming region on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, neighbour to the more famous Saint-Emilion. The renowned fine wine expert Robert Parker describes it as “a fertile hunting ground for a bevy of overachievers”. Château Lagrange Monbadon is a fine example; amongst the many measures to ensure the highest quality, the grapes are sorted not once, but twice – ensuring only the very best are included. Smooth and elegant with damson and raspberry flavours, this fine claret is great with red meats – try it with peppered steaks, garlicky lamb, roast venison, duck with a plum sauce, herby sausages, or a selection of fine cheeses. Drink by end 2011.

Ch‰teau Lagrange Monbadon 2005C™tes de Castillon AOC The C™tes de Castillon is an area in Bordeaux bordering Saint-Emilion, that is producing some excellent fruit-driven wines. Ch‰teau Lagrange Monbadon was also made during the fantastic 2005 Bordeaux vintage, hailed by Jancis Robinson MW as a Òtruly extraordinaryÓ harvest. It was made at a small family-owned estate which is the property of Countess Bertrand de Sercey who owns several Saint-Emilion Grands Crus. Winemaker Pascal Hebrard, who has been at the ch‰teau for 15 years, under the supervision of consultant Michel Rolland, worked his magic on this intense, fruit-packed claret, a third of which was aged in new oak barrels. Rich damson and plum aromas are joined by juicy black berry fruits, mellow vanilla and spice flavours and a long, satisfying finish. A great partner to roast lamb or poultry, char-grilled vegetables with couscous or mature cheeses. Drink by end 2011.

Ch‰teau Lagrange Monbadon 2005C™tes de Castillon AOCRegionThe C™tes de Castillon (awarded appellation status in 1955), lies bang next door to Saint-Emilion. It is considered the rising star of the Right Bank with investment from famed producers of the area such as Stephan Von Neipperg, owner of two top properties in Saint-Emilion and GŽrard Perse from Ch‰teau Pavie. Decanter describes the area as Òthe most exciting in Bordeaux todayÓ. The principal soil types are limestone mixed with clay, marl and sandstone on the hillsides and more gravelly, sandy soil on the lower slopes.EstateCh‰teau Lagrange Monbadon was made at a small family-owned estate which is the property of Countess Bertrand de Sercey who owns several Saint-Emilion Grands Crus. The vineyard of 30 hectares benefits from a clay an

Serving suggestions
Serve at room temperature. Ideal with red meats, roasted poultry and mature cheeses.