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This spectacular 2nd Growth is believed by some, including Robert Parker, to be deserving of 1st Growth status. Planted to 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, Montrose has extremely old vines, many over 50+ years old, and produces a very rich, full-bodied tannic wine that in softer vintages such as 2004, may be consumed much younger than usual, and represents extraordinary value for top flight Bordeaux. Drink this now - 2015+.
Wine Spectator
Dark-colored, with beautiful spice, blackberry and licorice aromas. Full-bodied, round and velvety, with wonderful balance and a long, long finish. This is a Montrose that caresses your palate. Best after 2011.
Score: 92.
—James Suckling,
March
31,
2007.
International Wine Cellar
Deep, bright ruby-red. Sexy, ripe aromas of currant, black plum, raspberry, smoked meat, mocha, jasmine, black olive and earth. Smooth in texture but vinous and bright, with a penetrating character to the flavors of plum, currant, mocha and tobacco. Finishes bright and fresh, with dusty, tactile tannins and a classic St. Estephe medicinal note. This tightened up with aeration.
Score: 91.
—Stephen Tanzer,
Wine Advocate
An impressive effort for the vintage, the 2004 Montrose possesses a deep ruby/purple-tinged color as well as a sweet nose of black fruits intermixed with notions of smoke, cold steel, earth, and subtle background wood. With excellent texture, a sweet ripeness, medium to full body, and moderate tannin, it should drink well for 15+ years.
Score: 91.
—Robert Parker,
June
2007.
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