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VINUM: "Dunkle Farbe, tiefgründige Nase, Schwarzkirschen, Cassis, Rauch, Tabak, Eukalyptus, Mandelblüten; der Gaumen ist zupackend, dicht, Massen an Gerbstoff, hervorragende Struktur, das ist im Kontext des Jahrgangs ein wahres Monument, der Wein hat Biss, Druck und Länge. Einer der besten Weine des Jahrgangs."
95
ANSON: "Beautifully deep colour, this shows chalk, violet flowers, peony, fragrant and enticing floral profile compared to so many in the vintage, this is excellent, cocoa bean, cassis, depth, layers and concentration - one of the wines of the vintage. 15% press wine, a little more than usual. Harvest 23 September to 8 October, Pierre Grafeuille estate director."
95
FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart rauchig-kräuterwürzig unterlegte schwarze Waldbeerfrucht, feines Cassis, Brombeerkonfitüre, Nuancen von Edelholz, attraktives Bukett. Komplex, engmaschig, dunkle Kirschen, reife, erstklassige Tannine, gute Frische, mineralisch im Abgang, elegant, bleibt haften, verfügt über Länge und Potenzial, ein klassisches Aromenbild."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Black currants, lead pencil, tobacco, flowers, and black raspberries fill the heady perfume. Quite rich for the vintage, with a nice bite of juicy currants, spice, and a blast of refreshing mint at the back of the vibrant finish. This is not a vintage of power, its strength comes from balance, freshness, and early drinkability. This is the second vintage produced entirely from Terrasse 4. The wine is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. This is the largest percentage of Cabernet ever placed in the blend in the history of Chateau Montrose. 13% ABV, pH 3.5 pH. Harvesting took place September 23 - October 7. Drink from 2030-2055."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Montrose is a serious, muscular effort that numbers among the wines of the vintage. Unwinding in the glass with notes of cassis, burning embers, cigar wrapper and iris, it's medium to full-bodied, dense and layered, with a lively spine of acidity, rich structuring tannins and a long, penetrating finish. With both the highest proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon recorded at Montrose and a rather low pH of 3.55, it will surely number among the longest lived 2024 Bordeaux."
17,5
JANCIS ROBINSON: "Dark fruit with a hint of spice but more reserved than Terrasse III. Quite assertive and sculptured with plenty of drive. Tannins have a certain depth and power so plenty of potential."
