Robert Parker, tasting note published in June 10th 2016
Tasted vertically in London, the Montrose 2005 arrived and delivered the goods. This was the best example of the 2005 I have tasted, perhaps a wine that will prove that, longer wine lovers can resist temptation. This 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, showing more red berry fruit compared to the 2010 Montrose which leans towards black. Graphite and cedar emerge over time, even an unusual floral aroma that is unusual as far as this property is concerned, while always maintaining fantastic focus and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with an iron tincture on entry. There are the first signs of secondary notes (dried leaves and bay leaf), but it's the tannic backbone and precision that really defines this Montrose at this point. By all means masculine and structured, but it has huge potential, perhaps more than was suggested when it was first released? This is for the long term, but you already know that.
2005 will be remembered as the year of the drought. In fact, the water deficit was particularly constant: as the harvest approached, accumulated rainfall was less than half the average of the last 30 years. Once again, our clay subsoils will play an important role. On the other hand, temperatures were remarkably favourable, particularly during the summer, with a perfect alternation between warm days and cool nights, which ensured that the grapes ripened very well.
Without having the charming and opulent character of 2003, the 2005 Châtaeu Montrose impresses with its exceptional power, the purity of the fruit and the extraordinary elegance that emerges from it.
A great classic vintage without any austerity but typically Bordeaux.
Allergens information
Contains sulphites.
SKU: 105881
Château Montrose
Blessed with undisputed natural assets combined with advantages cultivated over centuries, Château Montrose has one of the most privileged wine-growing terroirs in the region. At Château Montrose, the largest parcel is two hectares (five acres), the smallest only a few hundred square metres, but each has its own personality, its own particular soil or subsoil, and vines whose age, yield, variety or rootstock are different from those of its neighbour. In the end, it is the wine itself that, in its own way, brings together this amazing patchwork, since it is both the result and synthesis of each micro-terroir. Le Grand Vin, Château Montrose; The result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, this great wine, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and finesse of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet. The wines have considerable ageing potential and are exceptionally long-lived. Certain vintages (1921-1929-1982-1990-2009-2010-2014-2015-2016) are considered legendary.
