Château Montrose 2000 St-Estèphe CBO(12x75cl)
Un Château Montrose 2000 très coloré. Grand nez de fruits mûrs. Même pas boisé. Très concentré, surtout à l'agitation. Très classique, très frais et complexe. Entrée en bouche ravissante, suave, se développant très vite sur un corps mesuré, millimétré, juteux, dense. Très très lent développement tanique fondant, mais la structure reste puissante. Longue finale tanique et profonde, presque austère, ce qui tranche avec le départ en bouche et ralentit le plaisir. Il y a du vin. De longue garde.96/100 JMQ - www.quarin.com
Tasted at the vertical in London, the question was whether the 2000 Montrose would be paradigmatic of a vintage whereby the wines have remained sullen and broody in their youth. On this occasion, to my surprise I found it more open than the 2005 (which admittedly is not saying that it's open for business!). It is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot picked from 22 September to 7 October. I afforded it a couple of hours in the glass and it responded with plenty of pure ripe blackberry and raspberry fruit, hints of cold slate and even charcoal emerging with time. The palate is not as complex as the aforementioned 2005, yet there is wonderful backbone and focus; towards the finish there is a sense of suppleness and refinement that might make this absolutely delicious in 5-7 years' time. Perhaps the 2000 has been usurped by subsequent releases in 2005, 2009 and 2010, but do not be surprised if it evolves into a regal Montrose. Tasted June 2016.Neal Martin
Château Montrose
Pays/région : Bordeaux
Appellation : Saint-Estèphe
Classement : 2eGrand Cru Classé
Couleur : Rouge
Propriétaire : Olivier et Martin Bouygue
Superficie : 95 Ha
Production : 250000 bouteilles
