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2018 International Wine Challenge – Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2015

The IWC is accepted as the world’s finest and most meticulously judged wine competition which assesses every wine blind and judges each for its faithfulness to style, region and vintage. Throughout the rigorous judging processes, each medal-winning wine is tasted on three separate occasions by at least 12 different judges and awards include medals (Trophy, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and Commended and Great Value awards.

Winning a medal at the International Wine Challenge is a significant achievement. The points system, based on a 100-point scale, has been used as a base at the International Wine Challenge for the past 25 years, to determine whether a medal will fall into the Gold medal (95-100), Silver medal (90- 94), Bronze medal (85-89) or Commended Award (80-84) points category.

 
Clos Marey-Monge Monopole 2015 : Bronze Medal – 88 / 100 Points

“Plum, cherry on the nose and with eucalyptus notes. Soft and supple tannins. Intense red fruits and good length. Vivid and honest.”

 

About 2018 International Wine Challenge
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) owned by William Reed Business Media is now in its 35th year. The International Wine Challenge was created in 1984. Judges taste standing up, over 10 days. In the first week, potential medal-winning wines are selected. These are then re-tasted and attributed an award based on a 100-point score system.