Château Montrose

Reserve St Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend

9.515 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Greg Koslosky

3 liter . Brilliant bottle with gorgeous cassis fruit graphite mineral with the slight tannic edge that Ste Estèphe is know for . Quite impressive !

3 liter . Brilliant bottle with gorgeous cassis fruit graphite mineral with the slight tannic edge that Ste Estèphe is know for . Quite impressive !

Jan 1st, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Wild swirling ripe dark and light fruits. Blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, uncooked rhubarb, cheese Rhine, herbs, light green pepper, iron, limestone minerals, eucalyptus, bright acidity, near full evolution, lean elegant finish.

Wild swirling ripe dark and light fruits. Blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, uncooked rhubarb, cheese Rhine, herbs, light green pepper, iron, limestone minerals, eucalyptus, bright acidity, near full evolution, lean elegant finish.

Jan 28th, 2017
Austin Hohnke

Corked. Rest in peace.

Corked. Rest in peace.

Jun 17th, 2024
John A
9.6

This is one of the best wines I have ever had. I still am amazed that it is 31 years old. It is youthful with black and blue fruits, elegance, structure, and a finish

This is one of the best wines I have ever had. I still am amazed that it is 31 years old. It is youthful with black and blue fruits, elegance, structure, and a finish

Feb 19th, 2020
Paul J
9.5

Vertical Tasting!! My top 4 wines were ‘86, ‘98, ‘00, ‘03.....so much fun!

Vertical Tasting!! My top 4 wines were ‘86, ‘98, ‘00, ‘03.....so much fun!

Mar 13th, 2019
Andrew Smith

Should have opened 5 years ago. Last bottle we had was a 9.0+.

Should have opened 5 years ago. Last bottle we had was a 9.0+.

Jan 11th, 2019
B
10

1990 Chateau Montrose Bordeaux. Dinner at Mel w JW & AC and T&D T, who were visiting. Final bottle of the night, courtesy of JW.

1990 Chateau Montrose Bordeaux. Dinner at Mel w JW & AC and T&D T, who were visiting. Final bottle of the night, courtesy of JW.

Dec 24th, 2016
Cyril de Kergommeaux

2003

Nov 28th, 2014
Freek Welter

Freek had this 5 years ago

Freek had this 5 years ago

Apr 17th, 2020
Melissa E

Melissa had this 5 years ago

Melissa had this 5 years ago

Nov 2nd, 2019