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chateau montrose 2eme cru classe, saint-estephe 2018
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
98
JEB DUNNUCK
99

2018 chateau montrose 2eme cru classe, saint-estephe

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Château Montrose is one of the most respected second-growth Bordeaux wine estates. The winery in the Saint-Estèphe appellation has produced intensely tannic and powerful red wines for almost two centuries. Château Montrose isn't just cruising on its reputation. It has had a 100-point vintage in three consecutive decades from wine critic Robert Parker (1980s, 1990s, 2000s).

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ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
98

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Composed of 72 Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 Merlot, 6 Cabernet Franc and 2 Petit Verdot, harvested from September 17 to October 5, the 2018 Montrose has a very deep purple-black color and opens with tantalizing notes of crème de cassis, Black Forest cake, hoisin and mocha with nuances of molten licorice, fertile loam, cast iron pan and incense. Big, rich, full and powerful in the mouth, the voluptuous fruit has a rock-solid backbone of very firm, very ripe tannins to match with tons of freshness and an epically long, exotic spice finish. A magnificent monster of a Montrose!

JEB DUNNUCK
99

Jeb Dunnuck

The top wine of the estate as well as one of the wines of the vintage, the 2018 Château Montrose is 72 Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 Merlot, 6 Cabernet Franc brought up in 60 new French oak. Crème de cassis, smoky oak, graphite, and violet notes all emerge from this magical Montrose that has thrilling purity, building, layered tannins, integrated acidity, and a blockbuster finish. Deep, concentrated, and built for the long-haul, yet with the sexiness of the vintage, it’s in the same league as the 2016 and will be drinkable in just 4-5 years and keep for 40+. Barrel Sample: 97-99

JAMES SUCKLING
99

James Suckling

This is a big and muscular wine with great structure and depth of fruit. Blackberry and blueberry character. Hints of fresh leaves. Cool earth. Incredible depth, yet so polished. Concentrated.

DECANTER
97

Decanter

This is wonderfully rich, with the precision of 2016 but the seductive quality of 2009. It feels architectural in the way that truly great vintages do in the Médoc, and it seems to have consumed its alcohol rather effortlessly. There's plenty of liquorice and exuberant but well buttoned-down brushed damson and cassis pit notes that maintain the signature of Montrose. You can see the concentration in the legs and in the depth of the colour. 20 press wine was added, which is typical here, but the vintage yielded an extremely low 25hl/ha, due partly to drought, partly to mildew and partly to coulure - with drought accounting for most of that/ The Cabernets were affected more than the Merlots, which meant careful sorting was essential. 2 Petit Verdot makes up the blend. Phenolic count of 81IPT. Drinking Window 2028 - 2042. Barrel Sample: 97

WINE ENTHUSIAST
98

Wine Enthusiast

This superb wine offers intense, spicy tannins and rich black fruits that yield an impressive, ageworthy bottling. Its black plum flavor and juicy acidity are enhanced by the firm tannins, with a touch of nutmeg on the finish.