The wine has a dense, deep, intense colour and a refined, pleasantly smoky nose on which notes of spice, black berry fruit and liquorice mingle with more subtle touches of violet and white pepper. The attack is full, with a certain heft, building rapidly on well-defined, firm tannins elegantly supported ... more
Like all the St.-Estephe great growths, Chateau Montrose wines are deep-colored and powerful, with good backbone. They have a complex bouquet and great elegance, with a fine, tannic background. They withstand the test of time extraordinarily well. more
2005 was marked by drought. Only 127 mm of rain fell during the winter, and following a month of April with some more rain (129 mm), the dry weather began again at the end of May. The summer was first very hot in June and July, then cooler in August ... more
Deep crimson; a subtle, slightly spicy nose, blossoming into smoky aromas after swirling. The initial taste is dominated by crunchy fruitiness. On the palate, the tannins are elegant and mellow, with great length. Well-balanced, with excellent cellaring potential. more
Barrabaque wines display a dark robe when young, but as they age they take on a deep ruby hue. Their bouquet is surprising by its sheer diversity of aromas. The attack is frank, due to high quality tannins gleaned from the soil - they make up the ideal structure of ... more
At present, this structured, backward 2005 is dominated by the vintage’s substantial tannins. It exhibits a saturated ruby/purple color, a reticent but promising bouquet of sweet black fruits intermixed with weedy tobacco, licorice, and leather characteristics. Medium-bodied and powerful, with excruciating tannin, but promising potential, patience is most definitely required. ... more
The vines (Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle) have an average age of between 30 and 40 years and are planted at a density of 6,600 vines per hectare. Each year the fruit of the vine patiently awaits the progressive invasion of the noble fungus called botrytis cinerea. The vintage, in accordance ... more
A vintage blessed by the gods. Sweet, supple berry and wild cherry fruit mark thischarming, medium bodied wine, produced by the owner of Pomerol's coveted Château Pétrus. Fruit impressions carry into nuances of herbs and vanilla underscored by a fresh, elegant acidity and ripe, soft tannins. more
The 2005 Montrose is an exceptionally tannic, broodingly backward offering displaying a dense ruby/purple color along with a provocative perfume of crushed rocks, flowers, cassis, black raspberries, and blueberries. It continues to add weight and richness, good traits considering the substantial, forbiddingly high tannin levels and zesty acidity. If you ... more
Round, soft and very velvety, with gorgeous fruit and tannins. Full-bodied, chewy and seductive. This is big and juicy. Best after 2012. 6,415 cases made. more