2016 Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Estephe 1x750ml

Vinous 97

The 2016 Montrose is a supremely gifted Saint-Estephe. Very harmonious and precise on the nose, faint hints of mocha and freshly rolled tobacco are behind those floral scents, black rather than red fruit. The palate has very fine tannins, extraordinarily [Neal Martin, 22/05/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2030-2075

Robert Parker 99

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Montrose is a little youthfully shy to begin, but with coaxing, it unfurls to reveal the most beguiling scents of wilted roses, oolong tea, crushed rocks, wild sage, star anise and candied violets over a wonderfully pristine, well-defined core of crushed blackcurrants, black raspberries and kirsch plus wafts of pencil lead and wood smoke. The taut, muscular, medium to full-bodied palate straddles jaw-dropping intensity and finesse superbly, featuring a solid backbone of ripe tannins and giving a firm frame right through the incredibly long, exquisitely nuanced finish. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 30/11/2018]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2060