Château Montrose
La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
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.
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.
Delicious second wine. Needs another 10 or so.
Delicious second wine. Needs another 10 or so.
1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2022Not as structured as the first growth Montrose but lovely
Not as structured as the first growth Montrose but lovely
Aug 3rd, 2024
Always solid! Dark purple color. Cedar and dark cherries dominate. Medium depth and finish. Drinking young.
Always solid! Dark purple color. Cedar and dark cherries dominate. Medium depth and finish. Drinking young.
Jun 30th, 2023
Missing something- flabby, ugh fell short on its face - no structure- skip this one
Missing something- flabby, ugh fell short on its face - no structure- skip this one
Sep 24th, 2021
Merlot heavy blend from left bank. Had me worried at first - astringent notes and gritty tannins took an hour to air off. Dark - boysenberry and cassis with cedar. Smooth tannins and acid. Great with Kenjis smash burg for grill, but otherwise underwhelming.
Merlot heavy blend from left bank. Had me worried at first - astringent notes and gritty tannins took an hour to air off. Dark - boysenberry and cassis with cedar. Smooth tannins and acid. Great with Kenjis smash burg for grill, but otherwise underwhelming.
Sep 11th, 2021
Quite tasty the other night. I guess I caught it before it went to sleep for a while?
Quite tasty the other night. I guess I caught it before it went to sleep for a while?
Sep 27th, 2020
Eminently enjoyable. Easy drinking Bordeaux, balancing delicate and powerful flavors well.
Eminently enjoyable. Easy drinking Bordeaux, balancing delicate and powerful flavors well.
Sep 24th, 2020My first time using my new Coravin. Fun toy. This is a beautiful, very drinkable wine, albeit a few years too young. It feels like it’s holding back a little though, almost like a powerful car that is confined to the speed limit.
My first time using my new Coravin. Fun toy. This is a beautiful, very drinkable wine, albeit a few years too young. It feels like it’s holding back a little though, almost like a powerful car that is confined to the speed limit.
Jul 31st, 2020
Necesita aire.
Nariz: mora, arándano, cassis, regaliz, grafito. Al principio nariz funky, pero 30 minutos de aire y se fue.
Boca: Tanino M+ bastante resueltos, Acidez M, Alcohol M
Se beneficiaria de mas tiempo en guarda.
Necesita aire.
Nariz: mora, arándano, cassis, regaliz, grafito. Al principio nariz funky, pero 30 minutos de aire y se fue.
Boca: Tanino M+ bastante resueltos, Acidez M, Alcohol M
Se beneficiaria de mas tiempo en guarda.