It is a dry white wine from south west of France around Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic Bilh is the appellation AC.
We tried this wine during one of our sommelier committee meetings in the evening. And of course the wine is from courtesy of Frangipani restaurant. Only in the latter part of the evening I've found out that the wines is not made from Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng (because Alain Brumont is made famous for this Manseng's blends), it was Courbu (less popular/ never heard of it)! The appellation permits two Courbus ( Courbu Blanc + Petit Courbu) and two Mansengs in blendings for this wine. Vintage dated back to 2000, as I predict the wine is best to be drunk around 5 to 8 years times, surprising still have the acidity and slight refreshing touch although the colours of the wine looks golden and slightly tired. The nose was clean, ripe stone fruits character, apples, touch of pineapple with pronounce minerality. Palate was dry and round, medium acidity and good bite of mineral. I would say this is a best dry white wine after the Gros Manseng.
Brumont Chateau Montus was tasted in Aug 2011 in Frangipani Restaurant KL
