Chateau Monbousquet

Château Monbousquet is a renowned winery located in the Saint-Émilion wine region, Bordeaux, France. Here is some information about this winery: The winery has a unique location with varied soils, including sand, clay, and gravel, which adds to the complexity of the wines.

Château Monbousquet dates back to the 16th century and has a rich history in viticulture. Since 1993, it has been owned by Gerard Perse, a former supermarket magnate who has made significant investments to modernize the winery and improve the quality of the wines.

The vineyard covers about 32 hectares. The main grape varieties are Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot usually dominates the blend, which is typical of wines from Saint-Émilion. The vines are 40 years old on average, which adds to the depth and concentration of the vines. The winery adopts sustainable farming practices and focuses on low yields to maximize the quality of the grapes. Modern winemaking techniques are combined with traditional methods. The wine is usually aged in French oak barrels, a significant portion of which is new, for a period of 18 to 24 months. Château Monbousquet is best known for its red wines, but also produces a high-quality white wine.