2005 Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 1x3L

Robert Parker 98

The 2005 Montrose continues to show brilliantly, unwinding in the glass with notes of blackcurrant, red fruits, loamy soil, black truffles and cigar ash. Full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it’s still brooding and tannic, with lively acids and an imposing chassis of structuringa and artery-cleansinga extract. Still an adolescent, it’s one of the last unrepentantly old-school vintages of Montrose, and Medoc purists couldn’t own enough. While this remains a very youthful wine, it is now apparent that the 2005 will, at maturity, surpass the 1989 and 1990. [William Kelley, 25/12/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2065

Vinous 97

The 2005 Montrose is spectacular. Bright, perfumed and vertically explosive, the 2005 possesses remarkable energy right out of the gate. In 2005, Montrose doesn’t quite have the heft that it can, but that actually works to its advantage. Readers will find a wine that marries elegance with power so well. Gravel, dried herb, lavender and mocha lend striking complexity to the dark fruit in this gorgeous, regal Montrose. If anything, the 2005 still needs more time in bottle! [Antonio Galloni, 15/04/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2055