The 2023 Montlandrie sees a change in composition as a plot of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon that Noëmie Durantou planted in 2021 enters the blend for the first time. She found the first-pressed wine for the Cabernet Sauvignon impressive so she also added that to the blend. The result is 55% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon picked between September 18 and 30 and matured in 50% new oak. This new makeup certainly gives it a different aromatic profile than previous vintages: black cherries cedar and pencil shavings very focused more Left-Bank-meets-Right-Bank in style. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins. It’s beautifully structured and judiciously spiced with gentle grip on the finish. Together with Les Cruzelles these wines represent outstanding value for money. This will certainly age well in bottle.

Sophisticated for the appellation, with blackberries, hazelnuts and a hint of salt. It's medium-bodied and polished, with refinement and length. Nice energy.

The 2023 Montlandrie is a rich expansive wine. In 2023 the blend includes more Cabernet Sauvignon than in the past and that comes through in the wine's textural breadth. Succulent dark plum crème de cassis lavender spice leather tobacco incense and dried herbs build effortlessly in the glass culminating in a broad resonant finish that is quite striking. This Montlandrie is such a gorgeous and complete wine.