2016 Dame de Montrose
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Tasting notes
Dark, brooding and concentrated in the glass. As with the Grand Vin, the tannins are powerful but incredibly ripe and finely tuned and in absolute perfect harmony with the vibrant acidity and gloriously rich fruit. A slightly more forward and open expression of this Chateau and a perfect complement to its big brother. An incredible second wine. Highly recommended..
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James Suckling
Wine Enthusiast
More reviews and scores
A linear and fine rendition of Montrose’s second wine with blueberry and blackberry character. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a juicy finish. Structured. Racy. Mar 2017, www.jamessuckling.com
While the wine has opulence and richness, it also has a more severe side that is classic for Montrose. It maintains the packed fruit of the vintage in both tannins and juicy blackberry fruit. This is a wine for drinking after 10–12 years. Apr 2017, Roger Voss, www.wineenthusiast.com
52% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. This has absorbed all the Petit Verdot in 2016. Exceptionally deep blackish crimson. Not especially expressive on the nose but really deep and intense on the palate Very dense for a second wine but with a good raciness and energy. Rather elegant and flattering without resorting to sweetness. Quite cool on the end. Lighter and less dense than the grand vin. Apr 2017, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2024-2039
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 .