2021 Monbousquet

Perse Latitudes After a first life in retail marketing, Gérard Perse decided in the 90's to satisfy his passion for wine. His future will be written in Saint-Emilion, his favorite place. He acquired the châteaux Pavie, 1er grand cru classé "A" of Saint-Emilion, Pavie-Decesse, Monbousquet, grands crus classés of Saint-Emilion and then Bellevue-Mondotte, still in Saint-Emilion, and Clos Lunelles in Castillon, Côtes de Bordeaux. Because wine is enhanced both by the location and the dishes associated with it, the Perse family bought the Hostellerie de Plaisance, a mecca of gastronomy and lifestyle, which later became the Hotel de Pavie and its double michelin-starred restaurant, the Table de Pavie . Since 2020, the collaboration with Yannick Alleno, a leader of French gastronomy, symbolizes a new dynamic and the great ambition carried by the family. The 2021 vintage, a show jumping for experienced rider Control of pace, lenght of stride and the trajectory necessary to guarantee a clear round.. the 2021 growing season often felt like taking part in a show jumping event. While anticipation and flexibility were essential factors, knowledge and experience in the vineyard were required to get through this vine cycle's tricky climatic episodes of this vintage. Just like the rider who trains and prepares his mount for a jumping event, it is also the result of precise and regular work carried out over time by loyal and passionate teams. Château Monbousquet, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé In 1993, Chantal and Gérard Perse bought this historical estate. Its 34-hectare large vineyard is located on an exceptional terroir which, like Cheval Blanc or Figeac, has the characteristic of having partially gravelly soils. This typicity, offering warm soils, allows the Cabernets to flourish. Thus each vintage of Monbousquet has a significant proportion of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon (30% in total in the blend of 2021). The vineyard, impacted by the frost in 2021, required the full attention and expertise of the teams. In order to guarantee an optimal concentration of the berries, only the first buds were kept, despite the low volumes of wine produced in the end. Thanks to their high standards and their commitment, the Perse family has produced a balanced wine with fruit and freshness.