L'Atelier du Vin Soft Machine Sommelier Corkscrew - BrassA purely poetic mechanism. Opening with a soft touch. The Soft Machine extracts the cork from your bottle in one movement thanks to its unique gear system. Once the support lever is positioned on the neck, an ingenious gear keeps the spiral on the vertical axis throughout the uncorking process. Extraction is made without effort or twisting of the cork, all in a single fluid and continuous movement whereas other sommelier corkscrews require a two step

not a descriptor often applied to Montrose

The nose reveals an attractive array of red and dark fruits

The cooler vintage brings particular transparency to the terroir

enhanced by subtle floral notes characteristic of the vintage

I composed this entire tasting note after spitting out the wine

Grape Variety: Merlot 70%

well-balanced mid-palate

The texture is round yet crisp

The 2014 Figeac builds on its promise from barrel and delivers a very fulfilling bouquet with red plum

the oak nicely integrated

the attack of flavours is lively

the 2010 Chateau St Pierre sings of baked black cherries