2015 Château Montrose, St Estèphe, Bordeaux

Description

This is a really super effort: engaging and atypical of the great commune of St Estèphe. Modern and pure, it is a perfect expression of modern Ch. Montrose. The sweetness of the tannin, the extraordinary purity of fruit and the intense aromatics suggest a year of great ripeness. Fragrant, pretty and beguiling, this provides a really enjoyable glass of wine.

Full-bodied, it exhibits superb concentration, sweet tannin, and a multi-layered, textured, full-bodied mouth-feel. The sweet, perfumed nose is so, so enticing and the palate simply doesn't disappoint.

Blend: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc

Colour Red

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2015

Alcohol % 13.5

Maturity Not ready

Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon (67%),Merlot (29%),Cabernet Franc (4%)

Body Full Bodied

Producer Château Montrose

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW 17+/20

Very dark and very dramatic. Even a hint of overripeness on the nose. A little stodgy. Could do with a little more lift. A little dry at present. Clearly fashioned for the very long term. Kerpow! Very much in the style of the old Montroses in terms of sheer concentration. Drink 2027-2042 jancis_robinson_mw MW - JancisRobinson.com - Apr 2016

Drink 2027 - 2042

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Apr 2016)

James Suckling 93-94/100

Blueberry, black currant, fresh basil and lemon grass flavors. Full body, velvety tannins, clean finish. Spices. Depth. james_suckling - jamessuckling_com - Apr 2016

Drink 2027 - 2042

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Apr 2016)

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 95/100

The deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Montrose opens with broody black fruits, menthol and anise notes with a core of cassis, blueberries and mulberries plus a touch of cedar chest. The medium-bodied mouth is firm and chewy with a good core of muscular fruit and a long, earthy finish.Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 21/02/2018

Drink 2027 - 2042

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, RobertParker.com (Feb 2018)

Steven Spurrier 96/100

Deep florality and wonderful black fruit. Surprisingly smooth and silky at first then the classic firmness becomes plain towards the finish. It has more natural richness than most in 2015 – a superbly made wine from a great terroir. Drink: 2023-2045 Steven Spurrier - decanter.com - April 2016

Drink 2027 - 2042

Steven Spurrier, Decanter.com (Apr 2016)