Fruity, with blackberry and mineral aromas and flavors. Medium body. Fresh finish. Not imported into the U.S. Drink now. 2,915 cases made. -JS

Owned by the Despagne family, who make some of the best whites from the Entre-deux-Mers, Mont-Perat is one of the family’s red wine estates. This is dominated by Merlot, giving great juicy fruit flavors, underpinned by some wood, and a velvet, ripe texture. ——R.V.(6/1/2007)—— 89