Château Montrose 2005 CBO(12x75cl) 96/100 JMQ
Ce Montrose 2005 attaque doucement, fond en bouche sur un goût complexe de raisin, cerise et vanille. Riche en milieu de bouche, puissant aussi, le Château Montrose 2005 évolue gras et en même temps avec une fermeté de fond importante, voire déstabilisante. Toutefois, il ne s'agit pas là d'austérité liée à une granulation épaisse, puisque le grain reste fin. Très belle longueur puissante et aromatique. C'est du grand vin et surtout très typé Saint-Estèphe, avec une impression de minéralité surprenante.JMQ-www.quarin.com
Tasted at the vertical in London, the 2005 Montrose came and delivered the goods. This was the best example of the 2005 that I have tasted, perhaps a wine that is going to prove that, the longer wine lovers can resist temptation. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc and .5% Petit Verdot picked between 23 September and 9 October. The bouquet is extremely detailed, displaying more red berry fruit compared to the 2010 Montrose that leans towards black. Graphite and cedar emerge with time, even an unusual floral scent that is uncommon with respect to this property, whilst all the time retaining fantastic focus and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a ferrous tincture on the entry. There are the first signs of secondary notes (dried leaves and bay leaf), but it is the tannic backbone and the precision that really defines this Montrose at the moment. For certain, it is masculine and structured, yet it has enormous potential, perhaps more than was suggested when it was first released? This is for the long term, but you know that already. 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
