Chateau Montrose 2004 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)An impressive effort for the vintage, the 2004 Montrose possesses a deep ruby purple tinged color as well as a sweet nose of black fruits intermixed with notions of smoke, cold steel, earth, and subtle background wood. With excellent texture, a sweet ripeness, medium to full body, and moderate tannin, it should drink well for 15+ years. Country Region: France, Saint Estephe Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 64%, Merlot 32%, Cabernet Franc 3%, 1% Petit

There is modest weight towards the second half

Serve as an original aperitif on it is own or in dessert with biscuits

the more fruit-driven of all the Saint Julien 2012s with layers of black cherries and cranberry fruit

Sauvignon Blanc 5%

The iron-rich soils contribute depth and power

but I hope there is more personality and terroir expression that will develop in the future

the elegantly crafted palate is completely packed with intense floral

pencil box and a light marine influence

Here too reduction renders the slightly woody nose unreadable

nearly one-minute finish

brings to the wine a quality always more accomplished

with their ideal exposure and limestone-rich soils