2008 Dame de Montrose
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The 2008 La Dame de Montrose has a very austere and reserved bouquet, broody and earthy and frankly not much fun at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannin. This is masculine in style, dark plum and dark chocolate with a slightly smudged finish that does not exactly encourage another sip. I wonder if this deuxième vin peaked already? Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 10-Year On tasting.
Tasted blind. Dark lustrous crimson. Meaty nose that some may accuse of being over the top. Round and thick. Needs a little bit more lift. (JR)
Supple and with marked acidity and some careful oak treatment. Ambitious wine with considerable potential. (JR)
About the producer
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 .