2015 Chateau Monbrison Cru Bourgeois Margaux

Chateau Monbrison is set back from the Gironde River, east of the town of Arsac. The chateau is owned by the Davis family, but the chateau's reputation is primarily created by the late winemaker Jean-Luc Vonderheyden. He died tragically at the age of 35 after years of improving Monbrison from a mediocre Cru Bourgeois to a level worthy of a Cru Classé chateau. Jean-Luc lowered the yield per hectare to a level similar to the famous Chateau Palmer and introduced a higher percentage of new barrels. Today the wine is produced by Jean-Luc's brother Laurent, who has continued his brother's work while putting his own stamp on the wine. The wine is supple and elegant, with a nice aromatic profile. Translated using AI.