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2020 Chateau Montrose Pre-Arrival Offer

Saint Estephe, Bordeaux, FRANCE
$385. 00
Bottle
$4620.00 Dozen
Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2020 Montrose was picked September 10-29; the clusters between 10% and 20% smaller than normal. It has an intense nose that is even more powerful than the 2019, revealing layers of blackberry, briar, cedar, pencil shavings and smoke that evolve wonderfully in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied, precise and poised, with unerring symmetry and perfect salinity. Very harmonious, almost pixelated on the finish. This is simply brilliant. Drink 2030 - 2080.
98-100 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

A serious wall of blueberry and blackberry compote, and a ton of savoury Cabernet sinew and freshness. This is a great Montrose, inky, broad-shouldered and structured. It needs time to aerate and open in the glass, then you see the precision, the heft, the chiselling of the fruits with a ton of graphite, cigar box and campfire smoke - huge persistency. This will need a long time and will reward patience. One of the few where a 1986, 2016 and 2010 comparison makes sense. A yield around 30hl/ha. 1% Petit Verdot, 3.86pH, IPT 80. 45% of the overall production.
98 points
Jane Anson - Decanter

64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Cask sample.
Deep colour. Dark, intense and very pure but with an energy that makes it vibrant. Big tannic frame but tannins really finely honed. Long and persistent with plenty of drive on the finish. Long ageing potential.
18+/20 points
James Lawther MW - jancisrobinson.com

One of the most refined Montroses tasted en primeur. It shows incredible silkiness and finesse in texture in the landmark tannins, without lacking depth. (translated from French)
98-100 points
La Revue du Vin de France

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  4. The wines are being collected and shipped in refrigerated containers and are due to arrive in late 2023.

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