89-91

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 Monbousquet opens with lovely upfront fruit. Blue/purplish berries, mocha, chocolate, licorice and spice are front and center. In 2024, Monbousquet is not as naturally exuberant or fleshy as it is in most years, but its racy, inviting personality is very much present. Soft, silky contours add to its undeniable charm. 04/2025

85-87

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Monbousquet was picked from September 24 to October 3 at 25.82 hl/ha and aged in 58% new oak. The nose feels a bit muddled at first with a chocolate/lactic note that obscures some of the fruit. The palate is grainy on the entry with a sweet note upfront and coarse tannins, but it feels strangely Mediterranean on the finish. 04/2025

90-92

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Based on 65% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and the balance Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2024 Château Monbousquet showed well, with a dense purple and plum hue as well as juicy darker cherries, blackberries, spicy wood, and chocolate. It's medium-bodied, has an elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and solid length. 05/2025

92-93

James Suckling

James Suckling

A firm and medium-bodied wine showing fine, crunchy, creamy tannins with mineral and iodine undertones to the blue fruit. 04/2025