The wine is a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc and provide for a mix of flavors and aromas. Color in the glass is similar to butter. Aromas consist of pear and a slight hint of Eucalypts. Flavors of grapefruit and green apple provide a nice tartness. A touch of banana rounds out the palate. Finish was a bit overwhelming and carried a high alcohol burn.
Dating back to the thirteenth century, Château Monestier La Tour dominates the village of Monesteir. Partly destroyed during the One Hundred Years War the Château is a testimony to time and determination. The remains of the original building blend with pieces from the Renaissance period, the façade was rebuilt in the seventeenth century and the tower built in the nineteenth century.
When Philip Haseth-Möller bought the property in the late 1990’s, he found the old building abandoned and the vineyards in a state of neglect. He immediately set to restoring both the old castle and the vineyards and began producing wine. The vineyard make up is Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon for the red wine, and Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle for the white.
The wine was priced at just $8.99. While it wasn’t terrible it was a little disappointing and I don’t think I’ll purchase a second time. Still worth a try, maybe it was an off day or off bottle.
Meanwhile, think I’ll break out some Port to stay warm. Hey, this cold weather snap could turn out to be a lot more fun than I thought.
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