Montrose

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This 2nd growth from St. Estephe produces around 16,000 cases a year, with the fantastic second wine, La Dame de Montrose yielding 7-10,000 cases.  Montrose lies a couple of kilometers south of the village of St. Estephe, surrounded by its vineyards, on a hillock overlooking the Gironde.  A wine for patience, Montrose is regarded as one of the great terroirs in Bordeaux.

Vint Description Cl ? Cs Bt Cs Bt +
2005

Montrose

 75 IB 1   1100 -
Tasting Notes:
Fashioned from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2005 Montrose exhibits huge tannin, powerful floral, blueberry, and cassis flavors, and more weight as well as richness than last year. While surprisingly high in alcohol (13.2%) for a Montrose, that component is nicely balanced by the high tannin and decent acidity. This blockbuster will need a decade or more of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2040+. The Wine Advocate #170 Apr-07.
Parker Points: 95
Drinking Period: 2017-2040
2000

Montrose

 75 IB 1   1425 -
Tasting Notes:
This estate has frequently hit the bull's eye over recent vintages, and the 2000 Montrose is the finest effort produced since the compelling 1990 and 1989. This gigantically sized, tannic, backward effort boasts a saturated inky purple color followed by a huge nose of acacia flavors, crushed blackberries, creme de cassis, vanilla, hickory smoke, and minerals. Extremely full-bodied, powerful, dense, and multi-layered, this unreal Montrose should last for 30+ years. A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, this is a special wine that has exceptional purity and length. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040. The Wine Advocate, #146 Apr-03.
Parker Points: 96
Drinking Period: 2010-2040