Château Montrose

Saint- Estèphe 2 Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Montrose

APR 19 72CS 20M 6CF 2PV Ruby. Highly scented, dark fruity, spices, blueberries, detailed, nuanced, layered, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, dark fruity, rich, dense, layered, intense, just goes on and on in a mix of red fruits and dark berries, dense, superb tannin structure, velvety and long. There is some warmth in the back. Lost about 40% of the yield (between 10-15% due to organic viticulture, the rest to drought pour fruit set). 98-100

2018 La Dame de Montrose

APR 19 52M 39 CS 4CF 5PV Ruby. Scented, dark fruity, anise, floral, cassis and blueberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, blackberries, liquorice, detailed, long. There is some warmth behind. 92-94

2017 Château Montrose

Ruby. Scented, red berries, cassis, blueberries, fruity, nuanced, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, juicy, detailed, intense, juicy, layered, playful, long. 95-97

2017 La Dame de Montrose

Ruby. Blueberries, anise, some spices, faint floral note, cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, juicy, elegant, playful, blackberries, long. 90-92

2016 Château Montrose

APR 17 Ruby. Floral, scented, violets, cassis, blueberries, detailed, elegant, vanilla, detailed and layered, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, juicy, detailed, elegant, some spices, refreshing, playful, lovely red fruity core with dark fruits surrounding it, stunning length. 97-99

2016 La Dame de Montrose

APR 17 Ruby. Scented, blackberries, anise, floral nose, minerals and cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries and anise, some spices, detailed, elegant, long. 91-93

2015 Château Montrose

APR 19 Ruby. Anise, blueberries, cassis, vanilla, spices, scented, floral, detailed, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, cassis, spices, detailed, intense, superb balance, somewhat leaner and tighter than last bottle, even with similar exposure to air. Long. 96

2015 Château Montrose

FEB 19 67CS 29M 4CF Ruby. Scented, detailed nose, spices, anise, some liquorice, intense, layered, cassis, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red berries, spices, juicy, detailed, intense, nuanced, dark fruits, incredible depth, stunning length. This has added another layer since my last bottle a few months back. 97

2015 Château Montrose

DEC 18 Ruby. Blueberries, anise, cassis, scented yet tight at this stage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, cassis, lovely fruit concentration to back up the structure, this just goes on and on into a properly long finish. Drink from 2030-2060. 96

2015 Château Montrose

APR 16 Ruby. Spices, dark fruits, floral, red berries, floral, detailed, maybe not the most intense Montrose but a lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries, rounded texture, juicy, lively, smooth and precise, long. 13,4% alcohol this year. Montrose has been ecological for a few years already and starts trials on biodynamics now in 2016. 94-96

2015 Dame de Montrose

DEC 18 Ruby. Minerals, dark fruits, spices, blueberries, some vanilla, tight nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, blueberries, quite intense. This can open up with two hours or so in decanter, but I would drink this from 2025 to 2035. 91

2015 La Dame de Montrose

APR 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries, floral, lovely nose, cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, rounded, elegant, juicy if somewhat leaner, long finish. 89-91

2014 Château Montrose

MAR 19 Ruby, purple rim. Dark fruity nose, spices, blueberries, vanilla, scented, intense, some cedar notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, red fruity, minerals, spices, blueberries, detailed, nuanced, long. 93

2014 Château Montrose

DEC 17 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, some spices, blueberries, intense nose, detailed, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, some spices, layered, deep, refreshing, nuanced, superb yet again, long. 97

2014 Château Montrose

APR 15 Deep ruby. Scented, dark fruits, intense nose, layered, elegant and nuanced. Pure and precise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, layered, playful and vibrant, detailed, beautiful purity, very long. 96-98

2014 La Dame de Montrose

DEC 17 Ruby. Anise, blueberries, some spices, floral notes behind, some coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, some anise, lighter bodied, long if narrower. 90

2014 La Dame de Montrose

APR 15 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some scented notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, ripe, detailed, playful, long. 90-92

2013 Château Montrose

APR 14 Ruby. Red berries, scented, slightly floral and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively and delicate, leaner and long. 90-92

2013 La Dame de Montrose

APR 14 Ruby. Floral and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner and thin, fairly elegant. 85-87

2012 Château Montrose

MAY 17 Ruby. Cassis, fruity, dark berries, some spices, anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, , elegant, long. 94

2012 Château Montrose

DEC 15 Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, blueberries, cassis, vanilla, a touch floral, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, structured, some vanilla and touch tobacco, long. 93

2012 Château Montrose

APR 13 Ruby. Fruity, nuanced, layered and scented nose, touch of anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, lively, elegant, fruity and long. 92-94

2012 La Dame de Montrose

AUG 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, liquorice, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, dark berries and spices. Anise. 88

2012 La Dame de Montrose

JUN 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, floral nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant, good length. 89

2012 La Dame de Montrose

JAN 16 76M 24 CS Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some vanilla, minerals, light floral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, detailed, elegant already, good. Length. 89

2011 Château Montrose

DEC 14 Dyprød. Intens, mørk frukt, stram og tight duft, detaljert, noe floralt og snev av mineraler under. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, elegant, intens, rik, kraftig, heftig struktur med frukt til å bakke opp, en av få som faktisk bør ha kjellertid og som ikke bør åpnes de neste årene. Lang. 2025-2050 95

2011 Château Montrose

NOV 12 Deep ruby. Deep fruit, vanilla, complex, layered and intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, balanced, tight and long. 93

2011 La Dame de Montrose

JAN 17 Ruby. Red berries, spices, cassis, blueberries, some vanilla, violets nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, red berries, spices, blueberries, intense, quite structured for La Dame, long. 91

2011 La Dame de Montrose

OCT 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, quite nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, structured, long finish. Could easily stay at least ten years in the cellar. 90

2011 La Dame de Montrose

AUG 16 Ruby. Dark fruits, coffee, spices, anise, darker and deeper nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits and spices, good length. 89

2011 Dame de Montrose

NOV 12 (2nd Ch. Montrose) Deep ruby. Cassis, scented, floral and licorice. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant and refreshing palate, savory and good length. 88

2010 Château Montrose

APR 15 Deep ruby. Dark fruits. Intense, dark fruity, rich and ripe, scented, detailed, almost massive, dark, lush and fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, deep, rounded fruit with massive structure, detailed, very long. 98

2010 Château Montrose

FEB 15 Deep ruby. Intense, dark fruits, spices, vanilla, scented, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, fruity, detailed, structured, long. 95

2010 Château Montrose

DEC 13 Dyprød, Denne flasken er ikke hundre prosent, leverer ikke opp til en flaske for noen uker siden, mangler nyansene og detaljene, litt flat i munn. Normalt sett en rik, tight og fruktig Montrose, kraftig stil og lang lengde. Ikke denne flasken men normalt sett 95-96

2010 Château Montrose

NOV 13 Dark fruits, intense, ripe, rich, nuanced, layered and detailed nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, playful, bright, layered, refined and long. 96

2010 Château Montrose

OCT 13 Deep ruby. Ripe, rich and fruity nose, cassis, floral, anise, layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite intense, layered and nuanced, fruity, long indeed. Even so a bit shut even after two hours in decanter. 95

2010 Château Montrose

JUN 13 Deep ruby. Fruity, rich and layered nose, complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively, seductive, refined, long and superb. 96

2010 Château Montrose

MAR 13 Deep ruby. Superb nose, complex, cassis, has everything. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, ripe fruit, superb texture, will evolve over the next thirty years plus. Very long. 95

2010 Château Montrose

FEB 13 Deep ruby. Cassis, vanilla, touch of coffee and chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit more together and not that bad texture after a few hours in decanter. Way too young. Long. 94

2010 Château Montrose

SEP 11 Rich with intense fruit on the nose, lovely balance, texture and structure, playful acidity, elegant fruit, very long, feels elegant for Montrose. 95-96

2010 La Dame de Montrose

MAR 13 Deep ruby. Floral, cassis, spices, vanilla, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced, rich and still elegant, very long. 90

2009 Château Montrose

APR 15 Deep ruby. Intense, fruity, ripe, rich, layered, cassis, vanilla, plums, chocolate, coffee and some cedar notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, layered, deep, nuanced, more showy structure than earlier bottle, very long indeed. 98

2009 Château Montrose

NOV 13 Deep ruby. Ripe, rich, fruity, blueberries, cassis, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, intense and almost massive palate opening up to a nuanced inside, very long. 96

2009 Château Montrose

SEP 13 Deep ruby. Intense, ripe, scented, cassis, blueberries, anise, fruity, complex and layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing, fruity and intense palate, nuanced, layered, long. 95

2009 Château Montrose

OCT 12 Deep ruby. Deep cassis, intense, vanilla, fruit-driven. Layered and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, refreshing and superb balance. Very long finish. 95

2009 Château Montrose

JUL 10 Deep ruby, pink rim. Liquorice, cassis, touch of chocolate, some coffee, complex, seductive. Fresh acidity, huge and ripe tannins, mount Everest of ripe tannins would be the term. What a texture, then the tannins falls like snow from the back of your lips, very elegant actually, even if it might sound as it wasn't. Blackberries, very intense and long finish. For the ages..... 96-98

2009 La Dame de Montrose

AUG 16 Ruby. Scented, figs, cassis, floral and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, spices, ripe and elegant, long. 91

2009 La Dame de Montrose

MAY 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, spices, vanilla, quite intense, rich, some coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate than nose suggest, leaner finish, dark fruits. 89

2009 La Dame de Montrose

JUL 10 Deep ruby, pink rim. Vanilla, blackberries, chocolate touch, dense. Fresh acidity, very lively, high of ripe tannins, good texture, quite pronounced, very long length. 90-92

2008 Château Montrose

APR 12 Deep ruby. Ripe nose, figs, dark fruits, intense, detailed, floral, scented, rich and fruity. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, intense, layered, quite nuanced, detailed, long finish. 94

2008 Château Montrose

JUN 13 Ruby. Scented, fruity, fresh, elegant nose, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity and lively palate, lovely balance, young and just lost the slight rawness last bottle had. Long. 93

2008 Château Montrose

NOV 12 Ruby. Cassis, scented, ever so slightly herbal in the back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, closed nose. Long. 92

2007 Château Montrose

APR 15 Ruby. Some herbs, fruity, intense, dark notes, bell peppers nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, red and darker fruits, more tannic than last botte, long. 90

2007 Château Montrose

NOV 11 Ruby, some herbs of the vintage, elegant nose, the greenness is going away, now it’s more in the background. Intense and ripe fruit, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, long finish. Another 07 showing better than at the IMW tasting.... 92

2007 Château Montrose

NOV 11 Ruby. Mouthwatering both on nose and palate, lovely structure, nice length. 90

2006 Château Montrose

APR 15 Ruby.  Scented, dark fruits, ripe notes, plums, cassis, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, detailed, structured, long. 94

2006 Château Montrose

NOV 10 Ruby, seductive nose, coffee and red berries, even strawberries with a lot of air. Sweet and different touch to it. Very good texture, very ripe, acidity could be higher maybe, very ripe tannins, maybe it's just the fruity sweetness that makes the acidity feel lower?. Well balanced, very long finish. 90

2006 La Dame de Montrose

DEC 15 Ruby. Cassis, some leather, elegant tobacco note, charming and seductive nose even if not that intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, quite youthful still, with structure getting softer if not quite there yet. Opens up nicely in decanter but will take another ten years of cellaring easily. 89

2005 Château Montrose

JAN 17 Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, some spices, some vanilla and exotic notes, deeper and somewhat rich for the property, fuller, layered and hardly evolved, but shows lots of details with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, intense, detailed, spices, red fruits, dark berries, lush, structure behind with fruit in all levels to back it up, superb balance, exceptional length. Best bottle so far. Stunning. 97

2005 Château Montrose

APR 15 Ruby. Ripe fruits, intense, cassis, vanilla, fruity, dark notes, layered, nuanced, detailed, dark fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, detailed, layered, nuanced, rich but lovely balance, still quite firm with fruit to last a long time. Bottle decanted for six hours. Long. 96

2005 Château Montrose

APR 14 Deep ruby. Fruity, cassis, scented, layered and complex nose, leather touch, just starting to evolve. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, elegant, nuanced, lovely if young, long. 95

2005 Château Montrose

FEB 08 Ruby. Surprisingly spicy nose, cassis, vanilla, something hiding behind. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, some exotic touches going on in the back, really long. 95

2004 Château Montrose

APR 19 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, some leather, spices, touch of cedar, faint minty note nose. Quite up front with two hours in decanter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, cassis, firm structure, long finish. Developing but has ten to fifteen years more easily. 93

2004 Château Montrose

NOV 18 One and a half hours in decanter. Ruby. Anise, blueberries, fruity, some spices, cassis, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, some spices, nuanced, detailed, intense, more intense than last bottle. 94

2004 Château Montrose

AUG 17 Ruby. Scented, tobacco, leather, cassis, some paprika, minerals and a light salty touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries, cassis, anise, touch of coffee, long. My best bottle to date of this. 94

2004 Château Montrose

FEB 17 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Cassis, blueberries, scented, vanilla, intense, fruity, some vanilla still, anise, leather, deep for the vintage. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries and spices, vanilla, structured with fruit to back it up, just starting to show development, long. 94

2004 Château Montrose

SEP 16 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, scented, vanilla, starting to open up, red fruits, some floral notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, red berries and spices, touch of herbs, long. 93

2004 Château Montrose
MAY 15 Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, some spices, wood up front. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some bell peppers, dark berries, spices, quite intense, long. 93

2004 Château Montrose

APR 15 Deep ruby. Spices, scented, floral notes, fruity, cassis nose. Beautiful smell. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, leaner but quite pure fruit, long. 92

2004 Château Montrose

Ruby. Cassis, red berries, leather, anise, floral, detailed, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, elegant, slightly fruitier bottle than last bottle, long. 92

2004 Château Montrose

DEC 14 Deep ruby. Intense, cassis, lightly spicy, fruity and layered, dark fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, maybe a faint tobacco leaf and blackcurrants leaf note, long. 92

2004 Château Montrose

SEP 13 Deep ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, fruity, intense, cassis, touch of leather and tobacco, layered and complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, elegant, quite nuanced, refreshing, lovely balance, drinking beautifully now even if young, will last another twenty years. 92

2004 Château Montrose

MAY 12 Ruby, intense nose, layered, touch of peppers and cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering, stunning texture, not as tight anymore, long. 93

2004 Château Montrose

DEC 11 Ruby, still feels quite youthful, but has lost some of its edgy St-Estèphe youth, really starting to evolve nicely. Fresh and lively acidity, ripe tannins, elegant Montrose. 93

2004 Château Montrose

DEC 11 (Magnum) Ruby, herbs and blackcurrant's, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, superb balance, young and lively, long. 93

2004 Château Montrose

SEP 10 Corked

2004 Château Montrose

MAY 08 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, tight, firm, vanilla, spices, slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, light herbal note, cassis, leather and vanilla, long. Tight and firm. 92

2003 Château Montrose

APR 15 Deepish ruby. Intense, dark fruits, sweet and ripe, plums, "full" nose, big. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, ripe, juicy, detailed, easy to enjoy but a bit boring, long. 92

2002 Chateau Montrose

JUN 12 Ruby, cassis, perfumed, leather, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, starting to get around, starting to drink nicely, good length. 90

2001 Château Montrose

JUL 18 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Anise, blueberries, anise, cedar, tobacco, cassis nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, blueberries, fresh, detailed and elegant, structured yet soothing fruit, long. 95

2001 Château Montrose

MAR 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Red berries, cassis and blueberries, scented, some tobacco and leather with air, cedar touch. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, elegant and nuanced, red berries finish, long. 93

2001 Château Montrose

APR 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, some vanilla, spices, fruity, cassis, intense, quite ripe fruit on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, detailed, some coffee, cassis, layered and nuanced, long. 93

2001 Château Montrose

SEP 10 Deep ruby, closed, vanilla, darker fruits, coffee and leather with more air. Never opened up fully, fresh acidity, mouthwatering, high of ripe tannins, elegant and lively, good length. 88

2000 Château Montrose

MAR 19 Ruby, garnet rim. Sediments. Anise, cedar, blueberries, cassis, vanilla, detailed, minerals, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, spices, juicy yet playful and red fruity core, long. 95

2000 Château Montrose

APR 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, leather, scented, detailed, nose, layered, exotic, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, detailed, red berries, darker fruits, scented, floral, minerals, long. 95

2000 Château Montrose

NOV 11 Ruby, garnet rim. Elegant nose, cassis, leather and cigars. Firm structure and texture, fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, complex, feels tighter than my last bottle. Long. 94

2000 Château Montrose

JUL 10 (Magnum) Deep ruby, garnet rim, vanilla, cassis, tobacco, cedar, very youthful, darker fruits behind. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, even if nothing like the 09 tannins, balanced, complex, great structure and texture, very long finish. Evolving perfectly, keep 15 years more in bottle. 94

2000 Chateau Montrose

NOV 09 Ruby with pink rim. Fantastic nose, even when closed, this smells thoroughbred. Hints of stable, minerals, a bit rustic as normal in St. Estèphe, some blackcurrants, pure youth. Great acidity, elegant tannins, this one needs 10, if not 20 years, will be great. 94

2000 Château Montrose

OCT 09 Ruby. Minerals, blueberries, cassis, anise, detailed, faint salty note and maybe slight violets touch nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, structured, elegant tannins, spices, incredibly youthful at this stage. 95

2000 Château Montrose

JUN 09 Ruby. Cassis, dark fruits, spices, ripe, fairly rich, some vanilla, scented behind on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, intense, blackberries, vanilla, ripe, somewhat rich Montrose, long. 95

2000 Château Montrose

JAN 09 Ruby. Cassis, spices, blueberries, ripe, fruit driven, some vanilla, starting tobacco notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured and firm, needs air to open, layered, dark berries, long. 95

1999 Château Montrose

APR 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, some vanilla, spices, tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, somewhat leaner, long. 90

1999 Château Montrose

NOV 10 Deep ruby, ruby rim. Very youthful, blackcurrants, blueberries, vanilla, such complexity and intensity on the nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, touch of leaves, tea and green notes, dark fruits, very complex, needs time, young still, long finish. 91

1999 La Dame de Montrose; (2nd Chateau Montrose)

APR 10 Deep ruby with bright ruby rim. Impressively youthful, hardly any evolution at all, just settling in. Blackcurrants, both berries and leaves, darker berries and minerals, even paprika with a slight hint of anise and spices. Fresh, even mouthwatering, ripe tannins, great structure, especially for a second wine. Great balance, refreshing, pure and almost seductive in its youth with a long length. Keep another 5-10 years. 89

1999 Château Montrose

MAY 08 Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, vanilla, intense, liquorice, leather notes, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, vanilla, structured, needs an hour in decanter to open, long. 91

1998 Château Montrose

APR 18 Magnum. Ruby. Blueberries, cassis, some floral notes, nuanced, scented, starting figs detailed, minerals beneath, lovely minty note to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, minerals, lovely balance, elegant, long finish. Starting to drink beautifully now. Enjoy over the next fifteen years or so. Decant it for an hour or so. Magnum directly from the chateau. Served at Academie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. 94

1998 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, anise, some scented notes, light minerals, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, red fruits, anise, some liquorice, elegant texture even if firmer, long. 93

1998 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Corked. 

1998 Château Montrose

MAY 15 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, elegant nose, cedar, light tobacco, cassis, floral notes, seductive nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, cassis, elegant, fresh and fruity. Slightly more youthful than a bottle last month. 92

1998 Château Montrose

APR 15 Ruby. Cassis, plums, faint tobacco note nose, lightly scented, somewhat herbal nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some red berries, cassis, fruity, fairly lovely fruit and structure, youthful still. Long. 92

1998 Château Montrose

DEC 14 Ruby. Cassis, fruity, some leather, touch of cedar and spices, almost exotic, layered, scented and detailed, almost flirting. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, exotic, tobacco, quite fresh, lively, long finish. 93

1998 Château Montrose

May 13 Corked

1998 Château Montrose

DEC 11 Ruby, feels like a slight touch of brett, but disappears quickly, cherries, cassis, leather and anise. Lovely and fairly high acidity, ripe tannins, long. 92

1998 Château Montrose

APR 11 Ruby, some vanilla, tobacco, paprika, stable and herbs, has some youthful toughness to it still. Medium body, more intense flavours, good acidity, ripe tannins, needs time to open, should be in the cellar another five years. 89 for now.

1998 Chateau Montrose

JAN 10 Corked

1998 Château Montrose

JUN 09 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, blueberries, cassis, some vanilla and spices, touch of black tea nose. Charming. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blueberries, some red fruits, elegant texture, maturing, long. 92

1998 La Dame de Montrose

JUL 09 Deep ruby. Cassis, vanilla, fruity nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, aromatic, fruity, elegant if structured, good length. 88

1998 La Dame de Montrose

APR 09 Ruby. Scented, cassis, some cherry notes, leather and vanilla nose, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, fruit stone, leaner palate, good length. 88

1998 La Dame de Montrose; (2nd Chateau Montrose)

DEC 09 Deep ruby, hint of brick rim. A bit light, but very Saint-Estèphe on the nose, hint of vanilla, stable, liquorice, cigar, cassis and dark berries. Soft attack, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, balanced and quite complex, good velvety mouthfeel. Good length. 86

1998 La Dame de Montrose

NOV 05 Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, spices, nuanced, lovely nose, bit leaner. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, spices, blueberries, structured, velvety sensations between tannins that falls like snow. 90

1997 Château Montrose

APR 17 Magnum. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, some dark fruits, leaner, tobacco and a light mineral note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, leaner, anise, leather and blueberries, just starting figs, some cedar, good length. Not as evolved as one would expect, but on the lean side, so drink fairly soon.

1996 Château Montrose

MAY 17 Ruby. Cassis,  fruity, scented, touch of leather, floral, fruity, some spices, dark berries, nuanced, lovely nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, spices, detailed, drinking very well right now, long. 95

1996 Château Montrose

DEC 16 Ruby. Scented, red berries, some anise, spices, leather, fruity, touch of vanilla, maturing. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, fresh, fruity, figs and blueberries, detailed, long. 93

1996 Château Montrose

APR 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, dark berries, spices, dried fruits and leather nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, structured still, figs and blueberries, long. 94

1996 Château Montrose

APR 15 Ruby. Somewhat rustic, dark fruits, some coffee, cassis, light herbal note beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, but also firmer and stricter, again slight herbal note. 91

1996 Château Montrose

APR 11 Again during the Ban du Millésime dinner, ruby, garnet rim, tobacco, fine leather, chocolate, cigars and blackcurrant's, superb texture, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, beautiful balance, very long length. A beauty now, but should be kept. 94

1995 Château Montrose

FEB 19 Ruby, brick rim. Blueberries, figs, dates, spices, slightly floral, somewhat fuller nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, figs, dates, blueberries, anise, juicy, elegant texture, fine grained tannins in the finish, long. Some brett in this one, gets more stable with air. 92

1995 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Ruby. Anise, touch of cherries, cassis, blueberries, tight even with an hour in decanter, elegant and scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, blueberries, figs, some cherry stones, elegant, bit more nuanced than last bottle, long. 94

1995 Château Montrose

OCT 17 Ruby. Blackberries, fruity, anise, cassis, deep, ripe, blueberries, still somewhat tight and quite youthful nose. Scented and floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, some spices, dark berries, touch of figs but also something raw and a touch herbal. Long. 94

1995 Château Montrose

MAY 17 Ruby. Light fruity, some plums, figs, light nose, faint floral. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, red berries, some figs, fading. 88

1995 Château Montrose

MAY 15 Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, red berries, scented, detailed nose, elegant, light tobacco, cedar, liquorice and leather, floral high nose, lovely nose, beautiful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, elegant, lively, fruity, detailed, elegant, starting to drink beautifully, even if it will still be a long haul. Lovely bottle. 95

1995 Château Montrose

APR 15 Ruby. Cassis, plums, intense, dark fruits, some vanilla, spices, detailed, exotic, cinnamon note, flirting nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, rounded, fruity, detailed, red and darker berries, lush cassis fruit, long. 93

1995 Château Montrose

NOV 11 Ruby with garnet rim, starting to show some development, touch of prunes behind St-Estèphe vigor. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, stunning texture, very long. 95

1994 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Ruby, brick rim. Red berries, anise, some spices, some blueberries still, figs and dates. Elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, with a few green tannins, leaner body and palate, structured behind, lacks some fruit, coffee. Good length. 88

1993 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Corked.

1992 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Ruby core, brick rim. Red berries, some anise, light scented nite nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, light and acidic. 84

1992 Château Montrose

JAN 16 Ruby, thin brick rim. Mint, maturing nose, figs, leather, tobacco, some cassis still. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, some red berries, cherries, leather, anise, touch of cassis and blueberries. Bit lean and skinny but has some (fainting) beauty still. 89

1990 Château Montrose

APR 18 Ruby, brick rim, sediments. Scented, red berries, leather, some cassis, figs, tobacco, nuanced, cedar, touch of exotic spices, seductive as few on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, some spices, layered, playful, elegant texture, detailed, intense and lively, long. Stunner. 100

1990 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Decanted for three hours. Ruby, thin garnet rim. Anise, scented, red berries, floral, fruity, detailed, layered, deep, intense, scented, seductive as few on the nose. Superb nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, spices, detailed, layered, playful yet dense, cassis and blueberries, superb length. 99

1990 Château Montrose

APR 15 Low neck fill. Ruby. Tobacco, leather, cedar, cinnamon, spices, intensely woody in a way, light herbal note, cassis, coffee, dark chocolate, deep and intense. More detailed and more seductive with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, layered, bulldozer, exceptional length.100

1990 Château Montrose

JAN 15 Deep ruby, thin brick rim. Intense, scented, ripe, rich, exotic, dark berries, blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, rich if somewhat leaner, fresh, cherries, plums, detailed, long finish. 97

1990 Château Montrose

APR 14 Ruby. Intense, leather, cassis, fruity, rich, cedar, layered, deep nose, massive. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, fruity, ripe, detailed, layered, huge flavours, very long indeed. 99

1990 Château Montrose

OCT 13 Ruby, garnet rim. Tight, slightly herbal, scented, nuanced, intense, refreshing, stunning, floral notes, gorgeous nose, nuanced and layered. Layers upon layers. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, nuanced and refreshing, intense, refreshing, mouthwatering, amazing, ads and ads and everything is so fresh. Served blind and I was on '90 Montrose on the nose, and so it was. Perfect, my best bottle so far, stunning. 100

1990 Château Montrose

JUN 12 Deep ruby. Deep nose, minty, concentrated, massive, everything is packed in there, in glossy paper, but very hard to decipher. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense structure, still superb balance, mouthwatering, rich, like a ball, rolling over the palate, this bottle could be longer, and lacked even the faintest hint of any brett. Perfect bottles like this one should lie for another ten-to twenty years for assessment. 95

1990 Château Montrose

MAY 12 Ruby, garnet rim. Decanted close to five hours. Intense nose, power, yet finesse. Overwhelming! Dark berries, tobacco, deep notes, like having Barry White singing at your table. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, massive, extreme, lacks some complexity, or it's all in a ball in there somewhere, everything else in abundance. 95-96

1990 Château Montrose

OCT 10 The legend again! What a treat! A level fill, ruby with garnet rim. Intense, cassis, blackcurrant leafs, so pure, so other worldly pure, like is cassis foam, so tender and yet massive. Tea and hint of fine leather, takes a long time to open in the glass, overtones of roses and violets, extremely complex, some vanilla and even white chocolate. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, great balance, intense and so elegant, needs a lot more time, flirting, seductive and yet secretive and masculine, yet it feels open like a book, intriguing. Wow again. And I liked this bottle better than the last that I found a bit "porty". 98

1990 Chateau Montrose

JAN 10 Ruby with thin garnet rim. Intense, leather, cedar, cinnamon, liquorice, extremely complex. Intense fruit, big body, almost massive, like Napa, concentrated, great acidity, lots of ripe tannins, mint, very youthful, incredibly long finish, keep another 20 years. 96

1990 Château Montrose

SEP 07 Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, blackberries, anise, spices, nuanced, detailed, firm, layered, lovely depth to it. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, cassis, blueberries, some figs, layered and deep, minty note, After Eight, intense, very long, stunning wine. Better than a bottle this summer. 100

1990 Château Montrose

JUN 07 Ruby. Dark fruits, cassis, scented, floral, blueberries, intense, layered nose. Deep. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, spices, detailed, intense, blackberries, long and nuanced. 96

1989 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Decanted for three hours. Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, red berries, anise, fruity, tobacco, detailed, figs, minerals, complex, has depth, some floral notes, violets, layered nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark berries, anise, concentrated, layered, deep, detailed, some minerals, structured, firm, long. 98

1989 Château Montrose

AUG 17 Ruby, brick rim, lots of sediments. Scented, leaps out of the glass, classic, figs, dates, blueberries, leather, anise, spices, nuanced, scented, seductive as few, brilliant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, anise, some spices, anise, detailed, playful, elegant and nuanced, incredible freshness and liveliness, detailed, superb wine. 100

1989 Château Montrose
FEB 17 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Leather, cedar, tobacco, spices, figs, blueberries, intense nose, detailed, touch of mint, layered, quite rich nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, figs, cherries, spices, leather, tobacco, intense, detailed, black tea, almost leaps out of the mouth, powerful, long. 97

1989 Château Montrose

JUL 16 Ruby. Intense, scented, cassis, exotic, detailed, layered, some cigars, leather, blackberries, leather, stunning nose. Ads and ads with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, structured behind the rich yet elegant fruit, layered, refreshing, beautiful balance on all the components, stunning. 99

1989 Château Montrose

APR 15 In neck fill. Ruby. Scented, dark fruits, cassis, leather, detailed, nuanced, intense, layered, flirting, seductive nose, loads and layers of dark fruits. Exotic. Superb nose with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, nuanced, waves upon waves, refined but overwhelming at the same time, intense, massive, slight herbal note far beneath, long. 99

1989 Château Montrose

JUN 12 Deep ruby. Feels more evolved with some figs and stone-fruits next to that ball of a 90 Montrose. But way more layered and nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively feel to the palate, red berries and younger feel with some air, flirting, seductive and very elegant. The finest leather available. Superb, and exceptional length. 97

1989 Château Montrose

NOV 11 Corked

1989 Château Montrose

DEC 07 Ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, blackberries, anise, some spices, nuanced, layered, deep, intense, incredible nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, some spices, detailed, layered, elegant, intense, deep, structured, firm, long. Very long. 98

1989 Château Montrose

MAY 07 Corked

1989 Château Montrose

OCT 06 ruby, brick rim. Bretty nose, leather, figs, cow dung nose. Lean palate, off bottle. 

1988 Château  Montrose

OCT 15 Ruby. Some cassis, red berries, some spices, leather, cedar notes, refreshing and youthful, scented. Youthful bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, lovely fruit and balance, refreshing, quite nuanced, long. 93

1988 Château Montrose

APR 15 In neck fill. Ruby. Some nettles, dark fruits, coffee and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, red berries, structured, some herbs beneath, refreshing but structured. 89

1988 Château Montrose

AUG 14 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Excellent cork and fill. Scented, bright red fruits, quite elegant fruit, detailed nose, more youthful and detailed than any bottles of this I've tasted. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cool and fresh fruit, minerals, not the most complex but very fresh. Lovely. 91

1986 Château Montrose

MAY 19 Ruby, thin brick rim. Figs, dates, some anise and spices, leather and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, blueberries, figs, dates, somewhat leaner and almost raspberry freshness in the finish even if more mature than this sounds, long. 93

1986 Château Montrose

JAN 19 Corked.

1986 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Ruby, brick rim. Figs, earthy, not the freshest nose ever on this, dates. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, lively acidity, lacks a bit on the body and fruit, not an optimal bottle. 88

1986 Château Montrose

OCT 17  Ruby, brick rim, dusty, tired. 

1986 Château Montrose
MAY 16 Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, red berries, floral, nuanced, leather, some cassis nose, bright. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, nuanced, elegant, some structure still, red berries, long. 94

1986 Montrose

FEB 16 In neck fill. Ruby, brick rim. Cassis, blueberries, figs, prunes, violets, black tea, leather and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, structured, elegant fruit, lovely balance, long. Best bottle I have ever had of this wine. 95

1986 Château Montrose

FEB 16 Ruby core, broad brick rim. Scented, figs, dates, leather, chocolate and coffee, very evolved bottle. Leaner body and palate, drying. 85

1986 Château Montrose

JUN 15 Magnum. Faulty storage

1986 Château Montrose

JUN 15 Magnum. Faulty storage

1986 Château Montrose

JUN 15 Magnum. Faulty Storage

1986 Château Montrose

APR 15 Bottom neck fill. Ruby. Red berries, light cedar, leather and tobacco note nose. Getting more intense with air. This bottle was quite funky and barnyardy upon opening, bordering on cork aromas. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still fairly firm, leaner palate, figs, cassis and redcurrants, leathery and slight bitter chocolate finish, structured. 93

1986 Château Montrose

DEC 13 Ruby with brick rim. Leathery and plummy bottle, skinny even, more evolved than last bottle a few months back, lacks some younger fruits, anise and prunes. Fresh acidity, few and ripe tannins, elegant if a bit skinny bottle, nuanced and refreshing, scented finish, long. 90

1986 Château Montrose

SEP 13 In neck fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Some figs, spices, tobacco, earl grey, layered, complex, fine leather, nuanced nose, more mature nose than last bottle. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, savory, leaner, some figs and leather, long. 93

1986 Château Montrose

APR 12 Bottom neck fill, deep ruby, brick rim. Tight nose, classic, cassis, bell peppers, almost salty minerals, a very fresh bottle, leather. Fresh acidity, still tannins, probably the richest bottle of 86 Montrose I've had, almost massive finish, long. 94

1986 Chateau Montrose

MAY 10 Deep ruby, ruby rim still, starts out with a mature nose, a bit lean, leather, stable, cigars, fresh and lively acidity, some tannins holding on in the finish. After 1, 5 hours in decanter, still mature, but so much more complex, cigars, coffee, leather, hay, tobacco, cedar, cherry stones, anise, tannins seems more mature, probably because there is so much more body and intensity going on, acidity seems even fresher, fleshy cherries, a mature 86, especially for a châteaux like Montrose, but still very enjoyable. Great finish. 92

1986 Château Montrose

SEP 08 Ruby, thin garnet rim. Cassis, figs, dates, some leather, cigars, touch of stable nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blueberries, figs, dates, mint, cherry stones note, tobacco and cedar, long. 92

1985 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Ruby, brick rim. Scented, red berries, some anise, figs and dates, touch of black teas, violets, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise, some spices, touch of cinnamon, long. 93

1985 Château Montrose 

DEC 16  Ruby, brick rim. Earthy, lean, some red fruits but not very interesting, off bottle. 

1985 Château Montrose

JUN 10 Ruby. Elegant and light nose, some cherries, leather, figs and tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, somewhat sweet and sour, good length. 88

1984 Château Montrose

JUL 16 Ruby, brick rim. Leaps out of the glass with earthy notes. Earthy, mushrooms, dusty nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, some leather and figs, lean, drying finish. 85

1984 Château Montrose

APR 15 Bottom neck fill. Ruby, brick rim. Dried fruits, dusty, some tobacco on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, some tobacco and figs, fairly short. 84

1983 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Bottom neck fill. Ruby, brick rim. Figs, dates, some blueberries, anise, charming and mature nose, lightly scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, red berries, anise and figs, bit lean body but refreshing and elegant, lovely balance, long. 92

1983 Château Montrose

APR 15 Bottom neck fill. Ruby, brick rim. Scented, cassis, figs and plums, some tobacco, quite detailed and opens up into a lovely nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, detailed, elegant, but could have been a bit longer, lovely bottle. 93

1983 Château Montrose

JUN 10 Ruby, brick rim, sediments. Cherries, cassis, bell peppers cedar and tobacco nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still some structure, fresh and long, lively, lovely balance and fruit, long. 95

1983 Château Montrose

JUN 10 Ruby, some sediments (bad lighting) A/B level fill, good cork. Great nose, cherries, forest floor, blackcurrants, some paprika, cedar and cigar. Fresh acidity, elegant tannins, peaking now in my book, a bit leaner style of Montrose, but still a charmer in its elegance. 89

1982 Château Montrose

APR 15 In neck fill. Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, dark fruits, minerals beneath, tobacco, detailed, cassis, prunes, layered and complex nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, fruity, lively, rounded, red berries freshness in finish. Long. 94

1978 Château Montrose

APR 15 B/C level fill. Ruby, brick rim. Scented, red berries, cedar, figs, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, structured, leaner fruit, slightly bell peppers finish, tobacco and leather. 89

1976 Château Montrose

APR 15 Fill 8mm below cork. Ruby, garnet rim. Dark fruits, plums, figs, tobacco, scented, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fresh, fruity, quote fresh but drying a bit in the finish. Long. 90

1976 Château Montrose

APR 12 In the neck fill. Ruby, brick rim. Mature nose. figs, cherry-stone, prunes, leather, slightly perfumed, cigars, complex and lively nose. Fresh acidity, tannins soon gone, alive and kicking, but drink very soon. Good length. 90

1976 Château Montrose

JAN 12 Very top shoulder fill, ruby with brick rim. Closed first, was also somewhat cold as a spur of the moment opening from the cellar. Double decanted and opened up quickly as soon as the temperature was correct. Nose of leather, figs, some cassis and tobacco, good acidity, mellow, rounded texture, few and ripe tannins, elegant and mature Montrose, somewhat lean finish, good length. 91

1975 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Bottom neck fill. Ruby core, brick rim. Anise, blackberries, figs, tobacco, lightly scented, a bit tender nose, some dates. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit lean body, structured still, dates, anise, figs, bit sweet and sour finish, long. 91

1975 Château Montrose

DEC 15 Ruby, garnet rim. Some plums, figs and prunes, leaner nose, some tobacco. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner bottle, somewhat dry. 87

1975 Château Montrose

MAY 15 Very top shoulder fill. Bright ruby, garnet rim. Cassis, leather, bramble, scented, behind tobacco and figs, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, minerals, almost salty, detailed, nuanced, bit fruitier than last bottle, quite youthful bottle, structured, slightly drying finish, coffee. 92

1975 Château Montrose

APR 15 Bottom neck fill. Ruby, brick rim. Scented, dark fruits, detailed, plums, tobacco, some floral notes, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity, structured, red berries, almost minerals, lovely bottle. 92

1975 Château Montrose

JAN 15 In neck fill, soaked cork, Ruby, brick rim. Scented, cassis, light figs and leather note, liquorice, light mineral note, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and lively, bit sweet & sour, leaner but enough fruit to hold the remaining texture, had a slightly fruitier bottle a few weeks back. 92

1975 Château Montrose

DEC 14 Rubinrød, tegl kant. Lær, fiken, dadler, nesten mineralsk, detaljert, nyansert, flørtende duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, frisk, livlig, slankere frukt, detaljert, fortsatt stram, litt slankere flaske, fiken og kirsebærstein finish, lang. Nå-2020 93

1975 Château Montrose

DEC 12 Cork.

1975 Château Montrose

DEC 12 Cork.

1975 Château Montrose

MAY 12 Bottom neck fill, ruby with garnet rim. Leather, cassis, bell peppers, licorice, morellos, sweet feel and elegant. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner style yes, but elegant and long, lovely bottle. 92

1970 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Mid shoulder fill, terrible cork. Ruby, core, brick rim. Earthy nose, lean palate, some figs, drinkable but not much more. 82

1967 Château Montrose

JAN 18 Top shoulder fill, bright ruby core, brick rim. Some figs, dates, light nose, earthy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, light fruit and body, lean but elegant texture. 87

1966 Château Montrose

SEP 10 (Magnum) A level fill, ruby with thin brick rim. First, slightly off, wondering if it was a bit corked. Later on, leather, black- and redcurrants, anise and prunes. Good acidity, ripe tannins, some metal touch, still felt a bit off, but too good to ignore...... The day after, much more complex and elegant on the nose, all signs of off aromas or cork gone, more leather, prunes, coffee, much more nuanced and rich. More complexity, but the structure started to tire and the tannins seemed a bit dry. Still very drinkable and a good wine. 84

1961 Château Montrose

APR 15 In neck fill. Ruby, broad brick rim. Tobacco, exotic spices, plums, figs and some cassis. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh, lively, fruity, red berries, detailed, nuanced, playful, lovely balance, refreshing. Long. Ever so slightly dry at it's very end. 94

1961 Château Montrose

Apr 11 Ruby, orange rim. Figs, prunes, leather, somewhat dusty that never quite leaves. Fresh acidity, few tannins, some figs and prunes, drying a bit towards finish, good length. 88

1961 Chateau Montrose

JAN 10 A bit deeper ruby with orange rim. A bit dusty, some leather, hay, fresh berries, cassis, stable and whiff of cigars. Kind of sweetish fruity attack, fresh acidity, great dark fruit, slightly metallic and drying a bit in the finish. 91

1959 Château Montrose

MAY 15 Danish bottling, E. Troels-Smith, Copenhagen. Top shoulder fill. Ruby, brick rim. Leather, figs, mature, more evolved than last bottle, cedar, earthy nose. Fresh acidity, few tannins, some dark berries, sweet and sour, iodine and light metallic note before it actually ads some prunes in the finish. 91

1959 Château Montrose

APR 15 Bottom neck fill. Ruby, thin brick rim. Tobacco, dark fruits, scented, figs and plums nose. Quite intense. Getting more detailed with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe fruits, plums and figs but again this slight redcurrants touch, long. 95

1949 Château Montrose

SEP 10 B/C level fill if I remember correctly, ruby with garnet rim and extreme sediments. Leather, cassis, cigars, tobacco, very fine and complex, very intense, even some coffee. Very pure, elegant, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, gorgeous texture body and length. Just a tiny metallic touch far back in the aftertaste. 95

1948 Château Montrose

APR 15 A level fill. Ruby, thin orange rim. Dried fruits, cooked herbal notes, rubber, figs and dates, better with air. Fresh acidity, high of dry tannins, rustic, squared, drying finish, somewhat unbalanced. 82

1947 Château Montrose

APR 15 B level fill. Ruby with brownish hue, orange rim. Caramel, dried and dusty nose. Fresher palate, fresh, leaner some red berries, but dries off in the finish. 85

1945 Château Montrose

APR 15 C level fill, mid shoulder. Bright ruby, broad garnet rim. Figs, redcurrants, anise, leather, fruit driven, bright nose. Liquorice with more air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, red fruits, detailed, nuanced, lively, leaner, same lively and playful red fruitiness of Ausone in the vintage and Pontet-Canet, have something similar. But it dies off after 45 minutes. 93

1937 Château Montrose

OCT 17 Low shoulder fill. Dark brown core with orange rim, some figs, dates and a nice sweet pruney note but quite earthy. Fresh acidity, no tannins left, most would call this bottle over the hill. 82

1934 Château Montrose

APR 15 B level fill. Brown, brick rim. Oxidised nose, dried maderized palate.

1928 Château Montrose

APR 15 Bottom neck fill, estate bottled. Reconditioned 1989. Ruby with broad mahogany rim. Figs, dates, cigars, faint minerals note, sweet tobacco, slight peppery note, evolving and adding all the time. Forest floor. Fresh acidity, few tannins, detailed, refreshing, nuanced, playful, lovely balance, long. 95