Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.69 ratings
9.71 pro ratings
St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
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9.7

The 2016 Montrose is a supremely gifted Saint-Estèphe. Very harmonious and precise on the nose, faint hints of mocha and freshly rolled tobacco are behind those floral scents, black rather than red fruit. The palate has very fine tannins, extraordinarily harmonious with a nigh-perfect line of acidity. There is a subtle crescendo that leaves you utterly smitten by its charms, a touch of graphite on the finish. I just have the feeling that this might close up for a while. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the Icons of Bordeaux dinner at Legacy Records in New York. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2024)

The 2016 Montrose is a supremely gifted Saint-Estèphe. Very harmonious and precise on the nose, faint hints of mocha and freshly rolled tobacco are behind those floral scents, black rather than red fruit. The palate has very fine tannins, extraordinarily harmonious with a nigh-perfect line of acidity. There is a subtle crescendo that leaves you utterly smitten by its charms, a touch of graphite on the finish. I just have the feeling that this might close up for a while. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the Icons of Bordeaux dinner at Legacy Records in New York. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2024)

May 31st, 2024
Adriana Fabbro

A little leaner on the mid-palate as expected from Saint Estephe. Musk, cedar, flint.

A little leaner on the mid-palate as expected from Saint Estephe. Musk, cedar, flint.

1 person found it helpfulNov 8th, 2021
leon egozi

NY Wine Spectator Event- always awesome!

NY Wine Spectator Event- always awesome!

Oct 23rd, 2022
Charles Mires

Excellent. Full bodied. May need a bit more time.

Excellent. Full bodied. May need a bit more time.

Aug 19th, 2020
Stanislav Lobanov

18+/20 (96+/100) Молодой аромат с нотами спелых ягод чёрной смородины, бузины и ежевики; тонами ментола, шоколада и графита. Тельное с высокой, не интегрированной кислотностью и сухими, вяжущими, но замшевыми по текстуре танинами. Молодо с великолепным потенциалом. Вкус чёрных ягод и поджаренного хлеба. Продолжительное послевкусие. Великолепно! #dfwe2018

18+/20 (96+/100) Молодой аромат с нотами спелых ягод чёрной смородины, бузины и ежевики; тонами ментола, шоколада и графита. Тельное с высокой, не интегрированной кислотностью и сухими, вяжущими, но замшевыми по текстуре танинами. Молодо с великолепным потенциалом. Вкус чёрных ягод и поджаренного хлеба. Продолжительное послевкусие. Великолепно! #dfwe2018

Dec 23rd, 2018
Jeff Loo

Barrel sample. Montrose is back on point with this release. Amazing wine! 94-96pts

Barrel sample. Montrose is back on point with this release. Amazing wine! 94-96pts

Apr 6th, 2017
John Van Trijp

En Primeur Tasting 2016 Vintage in Bordeaux

En Primeur Tasting 2016 Vintage in Bordeaux

Apr 5th, 2017
Thijs Hendriks

Thijs had this 8 years ago

Thijs had this 8 years ago

Apr 7th, 2017
Peter Zandbergen

Peter had this 8 years ago

Peter had this 8 years ago

Apr 5th, 2017