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Tasting notes
Score 78/100 · Wine Spectator

Exhibits a caressing texture of silky tannins, but it's slightly lacking in fruit concentration. Medium-bodied, with a light midpalate. Drink or hold. 7,250 cases made. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1997.

Critic scores

Critic scores
83
83/100

Average Score

78
78/100

Wine Spectator

87
86-88/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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86 - 88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 86-88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Moderately saturated medium color. Black cherry, currants and minerals on the nose. Soft and easy in the mouth, with an attractive sweetness. Very forward style, but no shortage of St. Estèphe character. Just what a second wine should be.

About the producer

Château Montrose - producer
Montrose

Ch. Montrose is one of two Second Growths from Saint-Estèphe and one of the most consistent producers in Bordeaux. The wines from this property are both elegant and powerful, and some of the Médoc's most age-worthy .

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Deuxième Grand Cru Classé

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