Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru Classe SaintEstephe

Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru Classe Saint-Estephe 2005

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Wine Profile

Vintage
- 2005
- 1996

97 Robert Parker Wine Advocate+

Tasted at the vertical in London, the 2005 Montrose came and delivered the goods. This was the best example of the 2005 that I have tasted, perhaps a wine that is going to prove that, the longer wine lovers can resist temptation. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc and .5% Petit Verdot picked between 23 September and 9 October. The bouquet is extremely detailed, displaying more red berry fruit compared to the 2010 Montrose that leans towards black. Graphite and cedar emerge with time, even an unusual floral scent that is uncommon with respect to this property, whilst all the time retaining fantastic focus and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a ferrous tincture on the entry. There are the first signs of secondary notes (dried leaves and bay leaf), but it is the tannic backbone and the precision that really defines this Montrose at the moment. For certain, it is masculine and structured, yet it has enormous potential, perhaps more than was suggested when it was first released? This is for the long term, but you know that already. Tasted June 2016.

Drinking Window: 2025 - 2065

Reviewer Name: Neal Martin

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93+ Vinous+

96 James Suckling Wine Advocate+

Aroma Notes-

Montrose produced a fine wine in 2005 and this wine will continue to improve. Quite strong, very fine tannins with notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, earth, graphite and spice.

Wine Profile
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Winery

Year 2005 | 1996
Colour Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux, Saint-Estephe
Type Wine
Classification 2eme Cru Classe
Appellation Bordeaux | Saint-Estephe
Grapes/Blend Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Bottle Size 750
LWIN 1013296

Chateau Montrose

Château Montrose is a winery in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. The wine produced here was classified as one of fourteen Deuxièmes Crus (Second Growths) in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.

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Black Currant
Earthy
Spice
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The Region

Bordeaux, Saint-Estephe

Instead, a heavy clay and limestone base dominates this area, resulting in poorer-draining soils, delayed ripening, and higher acidity levels in the wines.These factors mean that, over the last few decades, many Saint-Estèphe's winemakers have increased their emphasis on Merlot, as it performs better on clay-rich soils than Cabernet Sauvignon. Because wines from here have traditionally been rather austere and tight in youth, Merlot also serves to soften the texture. Clay soils ability to retain moisture can come in handy during the occasional drought-like summers that have been known to bring ...

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