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Saint-Estèphe deuxième cru classé en 1855 Logé en caisse bois d’origine de 1 magnum 150 cl
Parker 96-99 | Quarin 95 | Neal Martin 95 | Galloni 92-95
318.90 CHF (295.00 CHF HT)
Neal Martin 95 points www.vinous.com (février 2020) The 2017 Montrose was so impressive from barrel and now, bottled since July, it continues to put in a strong case for being one of the best Left Bank wines. It has a very pure and intoxicating bouquet with intense blackberry, light cassis, juniper and violet aromas, almost Margaux-like in terms of personality. Although there is a patina of new oak after bottling, it is in sync with the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip on the entry. Tightly wound at the moment but supremely well focused, this is a classic Montrose, “cool” and reserved, demonstrating impressive tension and precision towards the finish. It will require less time in bottle than the 2016 for example, so broach this superb Saint-Estèphe after five or six years and then it will give 25 to 30 years of drinking pleasure, and knowing Montrose, probably longer. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
Jean-Marc Quarin 95 points www.quarin.com Couleur sombre, intense, belle et pourpre. Nez fin, fruité, subtil et profond. Note d’encre et de violette. Ample à l’attaque, juteux au développement, très fruité en milieu de bouche et plein, le vin évolue un tantinet tannique mais très savoureux. Belle finale avec un joli retour d’arômes dans la persistance. Assemblage : 76 % cabernet sauvignon, soit un peu plus que de coutume, 20 % merlot, 3 % cabernet franc, 1 % petit verdot. Degré d’alcool : 13. pH : 3.7. IPT 70. Sélection pour le premier vin : 37 % de la production.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown 96-99 points www.robertparker.com The 2017 Montrose is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep purple-black in color, the nose is a little closed at first, but with coaxing, it opens to reveal remarkable earth and exotic spice notes of crushed rocks, black truffles, star anise, cassia and fenugreek over a core of crème de cassis, blackberry preserves, violets and blueberry pie with touches of cigar box, charcuterie and black soil. Medium-bodied with a rock-solid frame and an exquisitely ripe, very fine-grained texture, it has wonderful freshness with electric energy and a very long, minerally finish. Possessing great poise and intensity, this is one of the greatest Montrose’s I have tasted!