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. — 2 days ago

Mike Evans

9.0

A little natty funk, it didn’t really resonate with me. — 4 months ago

Alex Gordon

10

Platonic ideal of Cab Franc. No notes. — 8 months ago

Ellen Shaughnessy

9.0

This went through a hurricane and maybe wasn’t always chilled, during that episode… but still YUM. 👌🏼classic — 4 days ago

Tracy Byrnes

9.4

Super brambly yet delicate. Old world earth. Gorgeous fruit. Wish I had a case of this! — 3 months ago

Andrew Formi

8.9

I liked it Anita hated it… very heavy for a Riesling I liked it — 6 months ago

Gene Chow

9.0

Nice acidity. Subtle fruit. — a month ago

Theodore Krijnse Locker

9.7

50 merlot. 40 tenant. Super smooth for 2022. Delicious — 2 months ago

Keith Pajonas

9.4

couldn’t wait. happy new year! — 4 months ago

Mark Eastom

9.0

Wild berry, rhubarb, cherry, crushed stone, spice and great acid. Amazing with a ribeye. — 8 months ago