Château Montaiguillon Montagne Saint-Émilion 2018 is a refined Bordeaux red wine from the Right Bank appellation of Montagne Saint-Émilion. This Château Montaiguillon vintage offers an expressive combination of ripe dark fruit, floral notes and subtle oak, with a silky, generous palate and well-integrated tannins.
Château Montaiguillon Montagne Saint-Émilion 2018 opens with aromas of blackberry, plum and wild berries, complemented by hints of violet, vanilla and gentle spice. Professional tasting notes for the 2018 vintage also identify cassis, blueberry, chocolate and liquorice characteristics, adding complexity to its fruit-driven profile.
On the palate, Château Montaiguillon Montagne Saint-Émilion 2018 is dry, medium-bodied and rounded, with a silky texture and generous fruit character. The 2018 vintage is supported by integrated tannins and carefully handled oak, creating a balanced Bordeaux style that combines richness with freshness.
Produced in Montagne Saint-Émilion, the estate sits on an argilo-calcaire, or clay-limestone, terroir. Château Montaiguillon is a family-owned property with a long history dating back to 1949. The estate's current vineyard is planted with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, although the exact grape percentages for this specific 2018 bottle should not be assumed from the estate's current general vineyard composition.
Château Montaiguillon Montagne Saint-Émilion 2018 is an excellent choice for a classic Bordeaux food pairing. Its dry structure and dark-fruit character work particularly well with roast beef, lamb, game and mature cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C to allow the wine's aromas and texture to develop in the glass.
Homewood Delights offers this 2018 Bordeaux in several presentation formats, including a 75cl wooden box, twin pack and larger wooden-box formats. These options make the wine suitable for personal enjoyment, entertaining, gifting and larger celebrations, subject to the selected product variant.
Item Details
| Product Name | Château Montaiguillon Montagne Saint-Émilion 2018 |
|---|---|
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation | Montagne-Saint-Émilion |
| Region | Bordeaux, France |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Wine Style | Dry, Still Red Wine |
| Grape Varieties | Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Alcohol by Volume | 14.5% |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Terroir | Clay-limestone soils |
| Colour | Deep ruby-red |
| Aroma | Blackberry, plum, wild berries, violet, vanilla and gentle spice |
| Palate | Silky, generous and fruit-driven with integrated tannins |
| Food Pairings | Roast beef, lamb, game and mature cheeses |
| Serving Temperature | 16–18°C |
FAQ
What does Château Montaiguillon Montagne Saint-Émilion 2018 taste like?
Château Montaiguillon Montagne Saint-Émilion 2018 is a dry, fruit-driven Bordeaux with aromas and flavours of blackberry, plum and other dark berries, complemented by floral, chocolate, vanilla and subtle spice notes. The palate is silky and generous with integrated tannins.
What food pairs well with Château Montaiguillon 2018?
This Bordeaux red pairs well with roast beef, lamb, game and mature cheeses. Its dry structure and ripe dark-fruit character make it particularly suitable for hearty dishes.
What temperature should Château Montaiguillon 2018 be served at?
Serve Château Montaiguillon 2018 at approximately 16–18°C. Allowing the wine to breathe before drinking can help reveal its fruit, floral and oak characteristics.