Peter Maude Fine Wines

2021, Château Montrose, SAINT-ESTÈPHE, 2ème Grand Cru Classé

$235.77 ex. GST
$271.14 inc. GST
Estimated full landed price – $292.75

Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot.

This great second growth vineyard is majestically situated overlooking the Gironde in the southern section of St Estèphe.

A brilliant achievement, the 2021 Montrose is reminiscent of a purer, more precise, modern-day version of the estate's 1996. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants, pencil shavings, sweet loamy soil, black truffle and nicely integrated new oak, it's full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with terrific depth at the core, lively acids and a seamless, harmonious profile. Exhibiting beautifully refined tannins and an impressive sense of completeness, it's a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. 94-96 William Kelley, Wine Advocate

Montrose 2021 has depth on the palate, inky purple with grilled almond, fennel, cassis, blackberry, bilberry, waves of fruit set against strong, austere tannins that give excellent structure but not a lot of generosity. This is a serious, signature Montrose that is not an early drinker. Juicy on the finish, one to recommend. 95 Jane Anson.

A very classy and refined Montrose with excellent length and a compact, medium-bodied palate, showing fine, silky tannins and a fresh, bright finish. Lots of currant, blackberry and tar at the end, as well as some graphite. 95-96 James Suckling.

The 2021 Montrose is very clean and precise on the nose. Crushed stone infusing the black fruit and briar. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and fine acidity; a Monrose that is very tensile and focused. Moderate grip and volume, this is a more slimline version of recent vintages, a reflection of the growing season. Maybe it just misses the bravura finish that one has almost come to expect from this estate, yet it has the potential to become an aristocratic, classic Montrose. 93-95 Neal Martin.

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