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JAMES SUCKLING: "The blackberries and blackcurrants show through beautifully, together with very integrated tannins. Dense and textured. Transparent. Graphite coming through. Second wine of Montrose. 61% merlot, 32% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot and 2% cabernet franc."
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WEINWISSER: "61 % Merlot, 32 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 % Petit Verdot, 2 % Cabernet Franc, 48 hl/ha. Delikates Bouquet, rote Johannisbeere, erkalteter Wildfrüchtetee und eleganter Iris-Duft. Am sublimen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, perfekt balancierter Rasse, mineralischem Kern und trainiertem Körper. Im energiegeladenen, feinaromatischen Finale blaue Beeren, Sandelholz und erhabene Adstringenz. Einer der besten Zweitweine dieses Jahrgangs."
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VINUM: "Noch vom Ausbau geprägt, rauchige und florale Noten, dunkle Frucht; weich im Auftakt, gut ausbalanciert, feinkörniges Tannin, aromatisch langanhaltend und würzig im Finale. Sehr ausgewogen."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingrana, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart florale Kirschfrucht, ein Hauch von roten Waldbeeren, kandierte Orangenzesten unterlegt. Stoffig, rund und elegant, feine Tannine, angenehme Säurestruktur, bereits gut entwickelt, ein facettenreicher Speisenbegleiter."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Another strong performance from this bottling, which dependably numbers among Bordeaux's top three or four second wines, the 2023 La Dame de Montrose reveals aromas of cassis, pencil shavings and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, deep and dense palate that's polished, pure and layered, with sweet tannins, lively acids and a saline finish. It's a blend of 61% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc."
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DECANTER: "Crisp and crunchy cranberry aromas on the nose, fresh and vibrant - herbal, floral, fruity. Smooth and supple, so lively, bright and acidic, really lifted and almost verging on tart. I love it though, manages to be fresh yet with ripeness of tannins that slowly expand in the mouth while also giving structure and a well-defined outline. Streamlined and straight. Polished and characterful with lovely purity of fruit. Ageing 12 months, using 5% foudre 5% amphora, 10% new oak and the rest aged barrels. 2% Cabernet Franc completes the blend."
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JEB DUNNUCK: "The second wine of the estate is the 2023 La Dame De Montrose, which checks in as 61% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, raised in mostly used barrels. It's a ripe, forward second wine offering ripe red and blue fruits, tons of floral and spicy nuances, medium to full body, and a round, supple, elegant mouthfeel. This ripe, layered, seamless beauty will drink nicely for 10-12 years or more."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "The 2023 La Dame de Montrose is deep garnet-purple in color. The nose is so floral, with notes of iris and lavender opening out to a core of black raspberries and mulberries plus hints of dusty soil and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate is tight-knit and lively, with lightly chewy tannins and a ferrous finish. The blend is 61% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, with pH 3.50."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Orange blossoms, flowers, red berries, and black cherry aromas show up with ease. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, vibrant, fresh, long, and spicy. The fruits are clean, energized, and lively. This is going to offer its significant charms shortly after release. The wine blends 61% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. 14.5% ABV. Drink from 2027-2040."
