Montrose 2003

Montrose 2003

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  • Robert Parker rating 98
  • Jane Anson rating 96
  • Vinous rating 92
  • Jancis Robinson rating 19
Montrose 2003
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HED67175

75 cl

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£218.00
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Château Montrose 2003 is a Left Bank Bordeaux blend from the Saint-Estèphe appellation. This vintage exhibits a robust tannic structure, reflecting the estate`s deep clay soils, which mitigated the effects of the heatwave experienced in 2003. The wine features layers of dark fruit, with notes of blackcurrant and subtle earthy undertones. The proximity to the Gironde River contributes to its complexity, enhancing freshness. Château Montrose, established in the 17th century, consistently demonstrates the ability to produce wines that capture their terroir, and this vintage is a notable example of resilience within a challenging year.
96 Jane Anson
This was an extreme vintage, with very little water and very hot. The 2003 Montrose is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-brick in color, it is a little closed to start off, soon unfurling to deliver evocative creme de cassis, blackberry preserves, and fruitcake scents, giving way to hints of tobacco leaf, new leather, dusty soil, and fennel seed. The medium-bodied palate is completely coated with black fruit and savory layers, supported by firm, chewy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing earthy.Lisa Perrotti-Brown20th September 2023
92 Vinous
The 2003 Montrose has much more freshness than the 1983 tasted alongside. With blackberry, boysenberry, wilted iris flower, loam and clove, it's pretty complex and certainly more complex than the Lafon Rochet. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy, grippy tannins, powerful and burly. Firm tannins, this is serious and lacks a little flair and charm towards the finish at 20 years of age. Just a bit static at the moment. Tasted at the château. Neal Martin1st August 2023
19 Jancis Robinson
Very dark crimson, the deepest of all these wines with colour all the way out to the rim. Young, fresh, very frank aromas – still distinctly unevolved. Extremely dry, savoury and mineral – not a hint of the raisiny sweetness that dogs so many 2003s. Wonderfully rich and layered yet dry and savoury on the finish. A hint of unsweetened chocolate with a floral topnote. Great hit on the front palate, then something dry and scrunchily appetising on the finish. Very very long. (JR)

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A veritable jewel of the Saint-Estèphe appellation, with a history that dates back as far as 1815, this Second Growth property spans 95 ha. The estate produces a marvellous second wine, La Dame de Montrose, as well as a third wine, now known as Tertio de Montrose.

Renowned for the ageability and polish of their wines, the vineyards of Château Montrose are planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, all farmed organically. The first wine, Château Montrose is produced as the result of rigorous selection from a predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé.

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