Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

The second wine of Chateau Montrose. 91 but if I rounded up with more time in the glass, 92.

Nose not entirely expressive. Not a surprise as this Chateau makes wine for the ages. Nice soft fruits of, dark cherries, blackberries & strawberries. Sandstone, dry herbs, some light non distinct earth with bright red flowers, red roses framed in dark, dry flowers.

The palate is good but is begging to remain in bottle. Nice soft, ripe, fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries. Dark chocolate bar, some chocolate pudding, moist clay, dark spices w/ just a touch of heat, moist herbs-sage, sandalwood, dry tobacco, little in the way of baking spices-clove leading the way, mocha, very little caramel notes, dry top soil, river stone, withering to dry, dark, red flowers with liquid violets, beautiful acidity and a well knitted/made, balanced, nicely tensioned finish that lands on some fruit, clay & soft spice.

Very good value here but would not open one for another 10 years. — 4 days ago

Diana Gifford

9.7

This is amazing we have had this several times always amazing! — 6 days ago

with Blake

Joe Flo

9.3

Easter wine. — 17 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby and garnet color. Aromas of dark cherry, cocoa and baking spices. Dark chocolate cherries on the palate, cherry pie and a hint of white pepper on the finish. — 19 days ago

Joe DAscoli

9.2

From a 5 liter bottle at Smith & Wollensky for WINE WEEK. What a deal and fun Friday afternoon

This wine had very good bright fruit flavors. Minimum tannins. A touch of acidity that was needed to keep it from being too juicy.

Ultimately quite enjoyable. — 25 days ago

Billy L.

9.4

Happy Easter! Cheers 🍾🥂Paired nicely with Halibut Entree 👍🏻👏🏻 — 17 days ago

Norman Gennaro

9.5

Always great. From mag. — 16 days ago

Ellen Shaughnessy

9.0

This went through a hurricane and maybe wasn’t always chilled, during that episode… but still YUM. 👌🏼classic — 7 days ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

Violets mortadella speck bacon lacks body and too much aromas lacking mid palate — 9 days ago

Diane Heyboer

9.0

Had the 2016 on Derby Day 2025. Dark, rich fruits. Some chocolate with a hint of leather. Vanilla and caramel from the barrel. Very interesting wine. The artwork on the front label is absolutely fascinating. Had to do the back of the bottle to get it in this app. — 4 days ago

with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others