2022 Chateau Montfollet Pegase Blaye Cotes De Bordeaux

About the Wine

This wine is truly one of a kind.

Wine Enthusiast couldn’t have said it better: "This wine proves the success of Malbec in Blaye." Pegase comes from the finest terroirs of Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux AOC — think of it as the culmination of 10 years of craftsmanship and experience.

What makes it special? It captures the essence of Château Montfollet’s most prized Malbec parcels — the very ones that Dominique Raimond has spent a decade perfecting. This special reserve is not just a reflection of his mastery; it’s the culmination of everything he’s learned about creating world-class Malbec in Bordeaux. A decade of dedication, all bottled up in a wine that doesn’t merely represent Blaye’s potential — it defines it.

Meet the legend behind the bottle: Dominique Raimond.

They call him "the man who makes Malbec sing" - and honestly? The nickname fits. This guy owns Château Montfollet, a family-owned artisanal winery sitting pretty in Blaye and Cotes de Bourg. Two of Bordeaux's best-kept secrets.

The location is absolutely wild. Picture this: vineyards planted on killer red clay and limestone slopes overlooking the Gironde estuary. And get this - they're positioned right across from the prestigious Grands Crus de Margaux.

You can literally see million-dollar vineyards from here.

We're talking 148 acres of prime vineyard real estate, all managed with sustainable practices and HEV Level 3 certification. Because doing things right matters.

Here's what makes Dominique special: Born and raised in Bordeaux, coming from a legendary winemaking family. He's not just respected - he's the emblematic winemaker everyone in the region knows. Plus, he's president of Châteaux Solidaires, a prestigious cooperative from 1937 that includes 10 top properties, all focused on sharing Bordeaux magic with the world.

Montfollet wines are made at Châteaux Solidaires using cutting-edge technology - the kind that produces wines competing with bottles costing way more.

Here's the payoff: The Raimond name has earned serious street cred in Bordeaux's tough wine world. Today, Dominique's wines from Château Montfollet and Puy d'Amour get global recognition and rave reviews from the world's top wine critics.

Translation: You're getting serious Bordeaux craftsmanship at an absolute unbeatable price.

2022 is an absolutely stellar vintage for Bordeaux Right Bank. It was blessed with a 97-point review by Wine Spectator, who declared: "Wines are very aromatic and expressive. A beautiful vintage."

Aging: 12 months in French oak new barrels. 

Tasting Notes

95% Malbec, 5% Merlot. A garnet-red wine with a purple tint, deep aromas of jammy black fruits, subtle touches of vanilla and spices, a rich mouth, full and delicate: A blend of fruits, toast, and licorice. 

Critical Reviews

Mulberries, cherries, violets, sweet spices and some balsamic on the nose of this fragrant and opulent red. It’s plush and creamy with full body, berry-soaked tannins and a juicy, supple mid-palate. 95% malbec and 5% merlot. Delicious already, but better after 2026. ~93 James Suckling

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