Château Montrose

About Château Montrose

Once a famed hunting area, Château Montrose is now one of the leading estates in Saint Estèphe. This 2eme Grand Cru Classé estate was actually part of the Calon Segur estate in the 1800s.

In 2006 the property was bought by the Bouygues family, who invested €55 million in a high-speed environmentally-friendly renovation. They also hired Jean-Bernard Delmas, the previous director of Château Haut Brion, who ensured that this powerhouse has consistently produced brilliant wines that are dark, full-bodied, muscular and rich from its vines with an average age of 40 years.

The vineyard of Montrose is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The 95 hectare Bordeaux vineyard has a hillside terroir of deep gravel, with sand and clay soil. Of those hectares, 88 to 90 hectares are always in production. The wine is Cabernet Sauvignon dominated - dark, full-bodied, muscular and rich.

Prices: In Bond Inc. VAT

Year	Wine	Region	Format	Qty	Score	Price
Dame de Montrose 1998 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £166.80
1998	Dame de Montrose 1998 (1x75cl) As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £166.80
Dame de Montrose 2011 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £540.94
2011	Dame de Montrose 2011 (12x75cl) Jancis Robinson (17.5) Dark, rich, meaty cassis. Fine texture, spicy, a little leafy but deliciously fresh and alive. Broody, firm but all in place. Firm but fine-grained and some scent on the palate. This showed much better than en primeur – I may have scored it more highly as it was a contrast in style and balance to the preceding rather lack-lustre flight. I was certainly more generous than my fellow tasters. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	2	17.5 (JR) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £540.94
Dame de Montrose 2014 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £489.34
2014	Dame de Montrose 2014 (12x75cl) Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92+) A gorgeous second wine, the 2014 La Dame de Montrose is soft, open-knit and very pretty. Bright floral notes add lift and a measure of elegance to the dark-fleshed fruit. Medium in body, with good depth and fine overall balance, the 2014 is just about as good as it gets for a second wine. I won't be surprised if it is still delicious at age 20, although I think its best drinking will take place earlier than that. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	92+ (VN (AG)) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £489.34
Dame de Montrose 2016 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £283.07
2016	Dame de Montrose 2016 (6x75cl) The Wine Cellar Insider (94) Showing polish, freshness and energy in the juicy Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine offers a lot of ripe fruit, spice, tobacco and earthy characteristics on the nose and palate. Clearly this is a top vintage for La Dame de Montrose. In Stock in France	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	94 (WCI) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £283.07
Dame de Montrose 2017 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £586.54
2017	Dame de Montrose 2017 (12x75cl) Wine Enthusiast (92) This generous and juicy wine is open, luscious and full of great black fruit notes. The equal quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot give both richness and a soft texture. The tannins are succulent and will allow the wine to develop quickly, drink from 2021. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	92 (WE) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £586.54
Dame de Montrose 2018 (6x150cl) Inc. VAT: £680.14
2018	Dame de Montrose 2018 (6x150cl) Wine Enthusiast (94) The second wine of Château Montrose is a major star in its own right. With dense tannins and concentrated black fruits, it has power and richness. The wine's potential, impressive for a second wine, is very evident in the structure. Drink from 2026. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x150cl	1	94 (WE) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £680.14
Dame de Montrose 2018 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £260.87
2018	Dame de Montrose 2018 (6x75cl) Wine Enthusiast (94) The second wine of Château Montrose is a major star in its own right. With dense tannins and concentrated black fruits, it has power and richness. The wine's potential, impressive for a second wine, is very evident in the structure. Drink from 2026. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 4-6 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	94 (WE) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £260.87
Dame de Montrose 2019 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £600.94
2019	Dame de Montrose 2019 (12x75cl) Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94) Depth and power through the mid palate, good quality tannins, this is classically restrained St Estèphe power, with savoury yet juicy black fruits. Living up to its potential En Primeur, one to look out for, and a strong 2nd wine that beats out many 1st wines in the vintage. If you liked the Dame de Montrose 2010, get on board with this. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	94 (JA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £600.94
Dame de Montrose 2019 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £205.67
2019	Dame de Montrose 2019 (6x75cl) Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94) Depth and power through the mid palate, good quality tannins, this is classically restrained St Estèphe power, with savoury yet juicy black fruits. Living up to its potential En Primeur, one to look out for, and a strong 2nd wine that beats out many 1st wines in the vintage. If you liked the Dame de Montrose 2010, get on board with this. Estimated Arrival to France: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	6x75cl	59	94 (JA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £205.67
Montrose 1970 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,839.67
1970	Montrose 1970 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (87) Tasted at the Montrose vertical in Stamford, the 1970 Montrose is a wine that I drank regularly back in the 1990s, when it was one of the standouts of the vintage. As noted by more recent notes by myself and Robert Parker, it seems to have dried out in recent years, although there remains some drinking pleasure. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc picked between 23 September and 11 October. Quite deep in color, it has a cedar and leather-scented bouquet and modest amounts of black fruit, higher toned than coeval vintages, probably due to the relatively higher alcohol level. The palate is medium-bodied with fine definition, structured and perhaps a little dry and loose-knit towards the finish. It seems to be on a downward curve, though I wager that large format bottles might be holding up well. I would broach regular-sized bottles over the next 5-6 years. Tasted May 2016. As Per Photos/US Importer Strip Labels Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	87 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £2,839.67
Montrose 1982 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £8,018.14
1982	Montrose 1982 (12x75cl) Wine Advocate (88) Tasted at the Montrose vertical in Stamford, the 1982 Montrose remains a delightful Saint Estèphe, albeit not one of the stars of the vintage. And it never has been. It was picked between 14 and 29 September after weeks of hot weather. The bouquet is attractive as it leans towards red berry fruit, freshly rolled tobacco and leather, perhaps conservative in the 1982 scheme of things. The palate is medium-bodied with a little graininess to the texture. It is not overly complex, though it is nicely balanced. What is missing is the substance, that insistent grip in the mouth and that peacock's tail of a finish that reveals a hint of iodine on the aftertaste. It is a Montrose that continues to give pleasure, one that does not seem to have changed much in recent years, but by now you know that it will never catch up with say the 1982 Cos d'Estournel or the first-tier growths. Enjoy this with modest expectations. Tasted May 2016. As Per Photos/US Importer Strip Labels Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	88 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £8,018.14
Montrose 1982 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £390.00
1982	Montrose 1982 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (88) Tasted at the Montrose vertical in Stamford, the 1982 Montrose remains a delightful Saint Estèphe, albeit not one of the stars of the vintage. And it never has been. It was picked between 14 and 29 September after weeks of hot weather. The bouquet is attractive as it leans towards red berry fruit, freshly rolled tobacco and leather, perhaps conservative in the 1982 scheme of things. The palate is medium-bodied with a little graininess to the texture. It is not overly complex, though it is nicely balanced. What is missing is the substance, that insistent grip in the mouth and that peacock's tail of a finish that reveals a hint of iodine on the aftertaste. It is a Montrose that continues to give pleasure, one that does not seem to have changed much in recent years, but by now you know that it will never catch up with say the 1982 Cos d'Estournel or the first-tier growths. Enjoy this with modest expectations. Tasted May 2016. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	88 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £390.00
Montrose 1983 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,209.20
1983	Montrose 1983 (12x75cl) Wine Advocate (78) Tasted at the château, the 1983 Montrose, picked between 27 September and 13 October, was quite deep at the core but showing some bricking on the rim. The nose feels fatigued and leathery, an ephemeral bouquet that could blow away in the lightest wind. The palate is light-bodied, angular and hollow, a large hole where the fruit ought to be and then it tapers to a severe, raw and slightly vegetal finish. Robert Parker lambasted the 1983, which given the reputation of the property and the fact that it was not a terrible growing season like the following year, should have been much much better. This is outshone by the 1984—enough said. Tasted September 2016. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	78 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £2,209.20
Montrose 1983 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £283.20
1983	Montrose 1983 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (78) Tasted at the château, the 1983 Montrose, picked between 27 September and 13 October, was quite deep at the core but showing some bricking on the rim. The nose feels fatigued and leathery, an ephemeral bouquet that could blow away in the lightest wind. The palate is light-bodied, angular and hollow, a large hole where the fruit ought to be and then it tapers to a severe, raw and slightly vegetal finish. Robert Parker lambasted the 1983, which given the reputation of the property and the fact that it was not a terrible growing season like the following year, should have been much much better. This is outshone by the 1984—enough said. Tasted September 2016. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	5	78 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £283.20
Montrose 1990 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £10,986.94
1990	Montrose 1990 (12x75cl) Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) (100) The final blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc was harvested between September 14 and October 3. The spring was cold, yet summer was extremely hot and dry – one of the hottest vintages since 1949. The fact that virtually no rain fell in September served as a catalyst to get all the grapes ripe and in cellars. Some bottles of this wine have a definite brett population that gives off the notes of sweaty horses, but this one did not. The ones I have had from my cellar – where I have had it frequently – are quite pure and clean. I suspect that the brett population is in all of them, but unless the wine hits some heat along the transportation route or in storage, the wine will not show any brett. This one tasted at the chateau, as well as those I’ve had from my cellar, have been pristine and not showing the sweaty horse notes that can be in evidence in brett populations that have flourished in the bottle because of external temperatures. This wine has an incredibly complex nose of spring flowers, blackberry and cassis liqueur, scorched earth and barbecue spice. It is full-bodied, majestic and opulent, with low acidity and fabulous fruit. It is close to full maturity. The wine should continue to drink well for at least another 30 or more years, but it is showing secondary nuances in the perfume. The wine is absolutely magnificent, broad, savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-time modern legends from Bordeaux as well as Chateau Montrose. As per photos ,227362 - NOT SIB: Damaged cap & labels, repack Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	100 (Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £10,986.94
Montrose 1995 (10x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,365.98
1995	Montrose 1995 (10x75cl) Wine Advocate (92) Tasted at the vertical in London, I had never really warmed to the 1995 Montrose despite tasting its many times. However, this bottle seemed closed to Robert Parker's remarks from 2014. It is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot that was harvested from 13 to 26 September. The bouquet is less vigorous and more approachable than the 1996 Montrose, initially quite taciturn, but gaining vigor with time and offering blackberry, briary and undergrowth scents, later just a touch of bay leaf and sandalwood. The palate is driven by the higher Merlot content, rendering this a relatively plush and comely Saint Estèphe, well balanced with very good depth, perhaps a Montrose for those with a penchant for headier and opulent styles of wine. Whilst the 1996 has the class and sophistication, the greatest virtue of the 1995 is the most fundamental: enjoyment. Tasted June 2016. as per photos come from a private wet cellar with very good levels and some damaged labels Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	10x75cl	1	92 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,365.98
Montrose 2000 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,686.54
2000	Montrose 2000 (12x75cl) James Suckling (96) Just starting to open, it shows beautiful spices and dark fruit on the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied with ultra-fine, integrated tannins and an extremely complex, refined finish. Drink or hold. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	96 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £2,686.54
Montrose 2003 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,396.14
2003	Montrose 2003 (12x75cl) Wine Advocate (98) The 2003 Montrose was served blind in Bordeaux on two occasions. Picked between 11 to 26 September, it is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It remains one of the outstanding wines of a very black and white vintage. Without knowledge of the vintage, I was hesitant to suggest 2003, because though there is clearly fruit intensity locked up inside this Saint Estèphe, it is counterbalanced by the estate's trademark masculinity and austerity. So both on the nose and the palate it reaches this happy medium: pure blackberry, graphite and roasted herbs on the nose, perhaps even more elegant than I have observed on previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied rather than full bodied with sturdy tannins couched in layers of seamless blackberry and cassis fruit, offset by scents of tobacco and graphite. As usual it has immense length and depth, a Montrose that is really just a few chapters into what is sure to be a longer book than many other 2003s. It is not a perfect Montrose, but a couple of hairs' breadth away. Tasted February 2017. 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	98 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £2,396.14
Montrose 2003 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,778.87
2003	Montrose 2003 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (98) The 2003 Montrose was served blind in Bordeaux on two occasions. Picked between 11 to 26 September, it is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It remains one of the outstanding wines of a very black and white vintage. Without knowledge of the vintage, I was hesitant to suggest 2003, because though there is clearly fruit intensity locked up inside this Saint Estèphe, it is counterbalanced by the estate's trademark masculinity and austerity. So both on the nose and the palate it reaches this happy medium: pure blackberry, graphite and roasted herbs on the nose, perhaps even more elegant than I have observed on previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied rather than full bodied with sturdy tannins couched in layers of seamless blackberry and cassis fruit, offset by scents of tobacco and graphite. As usual it has immense length and depth, a Montrose that is really just a few chapters into what is sure to be a longer book than many other 2003s. It is not a perfect Montrose, but a couple of hairs' breadth away. Tasted February 2017. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	5	98 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,778.87
Montrose 2004 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,318.54
2004	Montrose 2004 (12x75cl) Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95) (a blend of 64% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot) Bright ruby-red. Aromatic nose combines blackberry, violet and licorice. Juicy, aromatic and fine-grained, with subtle inner-mouth perfume. Very suave, floral wine, finishing with very fine tannins. The alcohol here is about 12.7%, compared to 13.1% in 2003. This shows the refinement of a first growth and will probably need a good 10 to 12 years of cellaring. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	92-95 (VN (ST)) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,318.54
Montrose 2005 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,397.34
2005	Montrose 2005 (12x75cl) Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98) The last year for Montrose under the Charmolüe family, before the Bouygues bought in 2006. Inky plum in colour, moreish from the very first sip. So juicy, such well controlled extraction, balanced but intense and concentrated, with layers of still-vibrant cassis, bilberry, eucalyptus and cocoa bean. You can now clearly see where this is heading, but it will continue to build over the next few years, and then stay on the plateau for decades. Proof that whatever the Bouygues paid for it the following year, they were getting one of the greatest estates in the Médoc. 60% new oak. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	98 (JA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £2,397.34
Montrose 2005 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,183.07
2005	Montrose 2005 (6x75cl) Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98) The last year for Montrose under the Charmolüe family, before the Bouygues bought in 2006. Inky plum in colour, moreish from the very first sip. So juicy, such well controlled extraction, balanced but intense and concentrated, with layers of still-vibrant cassis, bilberry, eucalyptus and cocoa bean. You can now clearly see where this is heading, but it will continue to build over the next few years, and then stay on the plateau for decades. Proof that whatever the Bouygues paid for it the following year, they were getting one of the greatest estates in the Médoc. 60% new oak. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	98 (JA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,183.07
Montrose 2006 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £743.27
2006	Montrose 2006 (6x75cl) Wine Enthusiast (94) Yes, this wine is tannic. To begin with it seems austere and mineral. But then the substrate of black berry juice asserts itself. The fruits are fresh rather than sweet, combining with leather, spice and a presence of new wood. Typical of Montrose, it is hard to appreciate this young, with those tannins needing to open out. But wait 10 years. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	94 (WE) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £743.27
Montrose 2008 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,389.34
2008	Montrose 2008 (12x75cl) James Suckling (95) The purity and precision in this wine is very exciting. Medium to full body, firm and chewy tannins and a long finish of currant and spice. Black tea and bark too. Better in 2020 but beautiful now. Decant before serving. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	3	95 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,389.34
Montrose 2009 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £3,561.34
2009	Montrose 2009 (12x75cl) The Wine Cellar Insider (100) Everything here is on fire! This is what great wine is all about. Incredibly concentrated, powerful, rich, deep, long, and complex. From the sniff, you should be hooked. But the real star of the show is on the palate, which is completely coated with layer after layer of perfectly ripe, opulently textured layers of black, red, and blue fruits that linger well past the 60-second mark! The seamless finish must be tasted to be believed. This is already just great to taste. But it is in the future where it will achieve its future legendary status. Drink from 2025-2060. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	100 (WCI) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £3,561.34
Montrose 2009 (6x150cl) Inc. VAT: £4,352.14
2009	Montrose 2009 (6x150cl) The Wine Cellar Insider (100) Everything here is on fire! This is what great wine is all about. Incredibly concentrated, powerful, rich, deep, long, and complex. From the sniff, you should be hooked. But the real star of the show is on the palate, which is completely coated with layer after layer of perfectly ripe, opulently textured layers of black, red, and blue fruits that linger well past the 60-second mark! The seamless finish must be tasted to be believed. This is already just great to taste. But it is in the future where it will achieve its future legendary status. Drink from 2025-2060. Original Wooden case 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Bordeaux	6x150cl	1	100 (WCI) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £4,352.14
Montrose 2009 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,836.47
2009	Montrose 2009 (6x75cl) The Wine Cellar Insider (100) Everything here is on fire! This is what great wine is all about. Incredibly concentrated, powerful, rich, deep, long, and complex. From the sniff, you should be hooked. But the real star of the show is on the palate, which is completely coated with layer after layer of perfectly ripe, opulently textured layers of black, red, and blue fruits that linger well past the 60-second mark! The seamless finish must be tasted to be believed. This is already just great to taste. But it is in the future where it will achieve its future legendary status. Drink from 2025-2060. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	100 (WCI) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,836.47
Montrose 2010 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,964.94
2010	Montrose 2010 (12x75cl) Vinous (99) The 2010 Montrose boasts a killer bouquet with beautifully delineated black fruit laced with cedar and tobacco. With time its sous-bois scents become more prominent. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little grainy in texture with fine acidity. This is a masculine and broody Saint-Estèphe that will need another decade in bottle to shave its edges. But what immense structure and density. Fantastic. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	99 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £2,964.94
Montrose 2010 (6x75cl) Inc. VAT: £1,381.67
2010	Montrose 2010 (6x75cl) Vinous (99) The 2010 Montrose boasts a killer bouquet with beautifully delineated black fruit laced with cedar and tobacco. With time its sous-bois scents become more prominent. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little grainy in texture with fine acidity. This is a masculine and broody Saint-Estèphe that will need another decade in bottle to shave its edges. But what immense structure and density. Fantastic. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	3	99 (VN) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,381.67
Montrose 2012 (3x150cl) Inc. VAT: £1,258.07
2012	Montrose 2012 (3x150cl) James Suckling (94) Fascinating aromas of blackberries with cacao and buttery notes. This is a full-bodied red combining well-rounded tannins, lovely acidity and a mouth-watering finish. Yet turns firm and powerful. Drink in 2020. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	3x150cl	4	94 (JS) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £1,258.07

Year	Wine	Region	Format	Qty	Score	Price
Dame de Montrose 1998 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £166.80
1998	Dame de Montrose 1998 (1x75cl) As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	-	Inc. VAT: £166.80
Dame de Montrose 2011 (12x75cl) In Bond: £424.00
2011	Dame de Montrose 2011 (12x75cl) Jancis Robinson (17.5) Dark, rich, meaty cassis. Fine texture, spicy, a little leafy but deliciously fresh and alive. Broody, firm but all in place. Firm but fine-grained and some scent on the palate. This showed much better than en primeur – I may have scored it more highly as it was a contrast in style and balance to the preceding rather lack-lustre flight. I was certainly more generous than my fellow tasters. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	2	17.5 (JR) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £424.00
Dame de Montrose 2014 (12x75cl) In Bond: £381.00
2014	Dame de Montrose 2014 (12x75cl) Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92+) A gorgeous second wine, the 2014 La Dame de Montrose is soft, open-knit and very pretty. Bright floral notes add lift and a measure of elegance to the dark-fleshed fruit. Medium in body, with good depth and fine overall balance, the 2014 is just about as good as it gets for a second wine. I won't be surprised if it is still delicious at age 20, although I think its best drinking will take place earlier than that. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	92+ (VN (AG)) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £381.00
Dame de Montrose 2016 (6x75cl) In Bond: £222.50
2016	Dame de Montrose 2016 (6x75cl) The Wine Cellar Insider (94) Showing polish, freshness and energy in the juicy Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine offers a lot of ripe fruit, spice, tobacco and earthy characteristics on the nose and palate. Clearly this is a top vintage for La Dame de Montrose. In Stock in France	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	94 (WCI) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £222.50
Dame de Montrose 2017 (12x75cl) In Bond: £462.00
2017	Dame de Montrose 2017 (12x75cl) Wine Enthusiast (92) This generous and juicy wine is open, luscious and full of great black fruit notes. The equal quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot give both richness and a soft texture. The tannins are succulent and will allow the wine to develop quickly, drink from 2021. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	92 (WE) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £462.00
Dame de Montrose 2018 (6x150cl) In Bond: £540.00
2018	Dame de Montrose 2018 (6x150cl) Wine Enthusiast (94) The second wine of Château Montrose is a major star in its own right. With dense tannins and concentrated black fruits, it has power and richness. The wine's potential, impressive for a second wine, is very evident in the structure. Drink from 2026. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x150cl	1	94 (WE) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £540.00
Dame de Montrose 2018 (6x75cl) In Bond: £204.00
2018	Dame de Montrose 2018 (6x75cl) Wine Enthusiast (94) The second wine of Château Montrose is a major star in its own right. With dense tannins and concentrated black fruits, it has power and richness. The wine's potential, impressive for a second wine, is very evident in the structure. Drink from 2026. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 4-6 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	94 (WE) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £204.00
Dame de Montrose 2019 (12x75cl) In Bond: £474.00
2019	Dame de Montrose 2019 (12x75cl) Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94) Depth and power through the mid palate, good quality tannins, this is classically restrained St Estèphe power, with savoury yet juicy black fruits. Living up to its potential En Primeur, one to look out for, and a strong 2nd wine that beats out many 1st wines in the vintage. If you liked the Dame de Montrose 2010, get on board with this. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	94 (JA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £474.00
Dame de Montrose 2019 (6x75cl) In Bond: £158.00
2019	Dame de Montrose 2019 (6x75cl) Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94) Depth and power through the mid palate, good quality tannins, this is classically restrained St Estèphe power, with savoury yet juicy black fruits. Living up to its potential En Primeur, one to look out for, and a strong 2nd wine that beats out many 1st wines in the vintage. If you liked the Dame de Montrose 2010, get on board with this. Estimated Arrival to France: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	6x75cl	59	94 (JA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £158.00
Montrose 1970 (6x75cl) In Bond: £2,353.00
1970	Montrose 1970 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (87) Tasted at the Montrose vertical in Stamford, the 1970 Montrose is a wine that I drank regularly back in the 1990s, when it was one of the standouts of the vintage. As noted by more recent notes by myself and Robert Parker, it seems to have dried out in recent years, although there remains some drinking pleasure. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc picked between 23 September and 11 October. Quite deep in color, it has a cedar and leather-scented bouquet and modest amounts of black fruit, higher toned than coeval vintages, probably due to the relatively higher alcohol level. The palate is medium-bodied with fine definition, structured and perhaps a little dry and loose-knit towards the finish. It seems to be on a downward curve, though I wager that large format bottles might be holding up well. I would broach regular-sized bottles over the next 5-6 years. Tasted May 2016. As Per Photos/US Importer Strip Labels Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	87 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £2,353.00
Montrose 1982 (12x75cl) In Bond: £6,655.00
1982	Montrose 1982 (12x75cl) Wine Advocate (88) Tasted at the Montrose vertical in Stamford, the 1982 Montrose remains a delightful Saint Estèphe, albeit not one of the stars of the vintage. And it never has been. It was picked between 14 and 29 September after weeks of hot weather. The bouquet is attractive as it leans towards red berry fruit, freshly rolled tobacco and leather, perhaps conservative in the 1982 scheme of things. The palate is medium-bodied with a little graininess to the texture. It is not overly complex, though it is nicely balanced. What is missing is the substance, that insistent grip in the mouth and that peacock's tail of a finish that reveals a hint of iodine on the aftertaste. It is a Montrose that continues to give pleasure, one that does not seem to have changed much in recent years, but by now you know that it will never catch up with say the 1982 Cos d'Estournel or the first-tier growths. Enjoy this with modest expectations. Tasted May 2016. As Per Photos/US Importer Strip Labels Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	88 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £6,655.00
Montrose 1982 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £390.00
1982	Montrose 1982 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (88) Tasted at the Montrose vertical in Stamford, the 1982 Montrose remains a delightful Saint Estèphe, albeit not one of the stars of the vintage. And it never has been. It was picked between 14 and 29 September after weeks of hot weather. The bouquet is attractive as it leans towards red berry fruit, freshly rolled tobacco and leather, perhaps conservative in the 1982 scheme of things. The palate is medium-bodied with a little graininess to the texture. It is not overly complex, though it is nicely balanced. What is missing is the substance, that insistent grip in the mouth and that peacock's tail of a finish that reveals a hint of iodine on the aftertaste. It is a Montrose that continues to give pleasure, one that does not seem to have changed much in recent years, but by now you know that it will never catch up with say the 1982 Cos d'Estournel or the first-tier growths. Enjoy this with modest expectations. Tasted May 2016. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	1	88 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £390.00
Montrose 1983 (12x75cl) Inc. VAT: £2,209.20
1983	Montrose 1983 (12x75cl) Wine Advocate (78) Tasted at the château, the 1983 Montrose, picked between 27 September and 13 October, was quite deep at the core but showing some bricking on the rim. The nose feels fatigued and leathery, an ephemeral bouquet that could blow away in the lightest wind. The palate is light-bodied, angular and hollow, a large hole where the fruit ought to be and then it tapers to a severe, raw and slightly vegetal finish. Robert Parker lambasted the 1983, which given the reputation of the property and the fact that it was not a terrible growing season like the following year, should have been much much better. This is outshone by the 1984—enough said. Tasted September 2016. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	78 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £2,209.20
Montrose 1983 (1x75cl) Inc. VAT: £283.20
1983	Montrose 1983 (1x75cl) Wine Advocate (78) Tasted at the château, the 1983 Montrose, picked between 27 September and 13 October, was quite deep at the core but showing some bricking on the rim. The nose feels fatigued and leathery, an ephemeral bouquet that could blow away in the lightest wind. The palate is light-bodied, angular and hollow, a large hole where the fruit ought to be and then it tapers to a severe, raw and slightly vegetal finish. Robert Parker lambasted the 1983, which given the reputation of the property and the fact that it was not a terrible growing season like the following year, should have been much much better. This is outshone by the 1984—enough said. Tasted September 2016. As per photos Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	1x75cl	5	78 (WA) Read Review/Description	Inc. VAT: £283.20
Montrose 1990 (12x75cl) In Bond: £9,129.00
1990	Montrose 1990 (12x75cl) Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) (100) The final blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc was harvested between September 14 and October 3. The spring was cold, yet summer was extremely hot and dry – one of the hottest vintages since 1949. The fact that virtually no rain fell in September served as a catalyst to get all the grapes ripe and in cellars. Some bottles of this wine have a definite brett population that gives off the notes of sweaty horses, but this one did not. The ones I have had from my cellar – where I have had it frequently – are quite pure and clean. I suspect that the brett population is in all of them, but unless the wine hits some heat along the transportation route or in storage, the wine will not show any brett. This one tasted at the chateau, as well as those I’ve had from my cellar, have been pristine and not showing the sweaty horse notes that can be in evidence in brett populations that have flourished in the bottle because of external temperatures. This wine has an incredibly complex nose of spring flowers, blackberry and cassis liqueur, scorched earth and barbecue spice. It is full-bodied, majestic and opulent, with low acidity and fabulous fruit. It is close to full maturity. The wine should continue to drink well for at least another 30 or more years, but it is showing secondary nuances in the perfume. The wine is absolutely magnificent, broad, savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-time modern legends from Bordeaux as well as Chateau Montrose. As per photos ,227362 - NOT SIB: Damaged cap & labels, repack Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	100 (Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £9,129.00
Montrose 1995 (10x75cl) In Bond: £1,116.00
1995	Montrose 1995 (10x75cl) Wine Advocate (92) Tasted at the vertical in London, I had never really warmed to the 1995 Montrose despite tasting its many times. However, this bottle seemed closed to Robert Parker's remarks from 2014. It is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot that was harvested from 13 to 26 September. The bouquet is less vigorous and more approachable than the 1996 Montrose, initially quite taciturn, but gaining vigor with time and offering blackberry, briary and undergrowth scents, later just a touch of bay leaf and sandalwood. The palate is driven by the higher Merlot content, rendering this a relatively plush and comely Saint Estèphe, well balanced with very good depth, perhaps a Montrose for those with a penchant for headier and opulent styles of wine. Whilst the 1996 has the class and sophistication, the greatest virtue of the 1995 is the most fundamental: enjoyment. Tasted June 2016. as per photos come from a private wet cellar with very good levels and some damaged labels Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	10x75cl	1	92 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,116.00
Montrose 2000 (12x75cl) In Bond: £2,212.00
2000	Montrose 2000 (12x75cl) James Suckling (96) Just starting to open, it shows beautiful spices and dark fruit on the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied with ultra-fine, integrated tannins and an extremely complex, refined finish. Drink or hold. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	96 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £2,212.00
Montrose 2003 (12x75cl) In Bond: £1,970.00
2003	Montrose 2003 (12x75cl) Wine Advocate (98) The 2003 Montrose was served blind in Bordeaux on two occasions. Picked between 11 to 26 September, it is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It remains one of the outstanding wines of a very black and white vintage. Without knowledge of the vintage, I was hesitant to suggest 2003, because though there is clearly fruit intensity locked up inside this Saint Estèphe, it is counterbalanced by the estate's trademark masculinity and austerity. So both on the nose and the palate it reaches this happy medium: pure blackberry, graphite and roasted herbs on the nose, perhaps even more elegant than I have observed on previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied rather than full bodied with sturdy tannins couched in layers of seamless blackberry and cassis fruit, offset by scents of tobacco and graphite. As usual it has immense length and depth, a Montrose that is really just a few chapters into what is sure to be a longer book than many other 2003s. It is not a perfect Montrose, but a couple of hairs' breadth away. Tasted February 2017. 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	98 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,970.00
Montrose 2003 (6x75cl) In Bond: £1,469.00
2003	Montrose 2003 (6x75cl) Wine Advocate (98) The 2003 Montrose was served blind in Bordeaux on two occasions. Picked between 11 to 26 September, it is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. It remains one of the outstanding wines of a very black and white vintage. Without knowledge of the vintage, I was hesitant to suggest 2003, because though there is clearly fruit intensity locked up inside this Saint Estèphe, it is counterbalanced by the estate's trademark masculinity and austerity. So both on the nose and the palate it reaches this happy medium: pure blackberry, graphite and roasted herbs on the nose, perhaps even more elegant than I have observed on previous bottles. The palate is medium-bodied rather than full bodied with sturdy tannins couched in layers of seamless blackberry and cassis fruit, offset by scents of tobacco and graphite. As usual it has immense length and depth, a Montrose that is really just a few chapters into what is sure to be a longer book than many other 2003s. It is not a perfect Montrose, but a couple of hairs' breadth away. Tasted February 2017. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	5	98 (WA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,469.00
Montrose 2004 (12x75cl) In Bond: £1,072.00
2004	Montrose 2004 (12x75cl) Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95) (a blend of 64% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot) Bright ruby-red. Aromatic nose combines blackberry, violet and licorice. Juicy, aromatic and fine-grained, with subtle inner-mouth perfume. Very suave, floral wine, finishing with very fine tannins. The alcohol here is about 12.7%, compared to 13.1% in 2003. This shows the refinement of a first growth and will probably need a good 10 to 12 years of cellaring. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	92-95 (VN (ST)) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,072.00
Montrose 2005 (12x75cl) In Bond: £1,971.00
2005	Montrose 2005 (12x75cl) Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98) The last year for Montrose under the Charmolüe family, before the Bouygues bought in 2006. Inky plum in colour, moreish from the very first sip. So juicy, such well controlled extraction, balanced but intense and concentrated, with layers of still-vibrant cassis, bilberry, eucalyptus and cocoa bean. You can now clearly see where this is heading, but it will continue to build over the next few years, and then stay on the plateau for decades. Proof that whatever the Bouygues paid for it the following year, they were getting one of the greatest estates in the Médoc. 60% new oak. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	98 (JA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,971.00
Montrose 2005 (6x75cl) In Bond: £972.50
2005	Montrose 2005 (6x75cl) Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (98) The last year for Montrose under the Charmolüe family, before the Bouygues bought in 2006. Inky plum in colour, moreish from the very first sip. So juicy, such well controlled extraction, balanced but intense and concentrated, with layers of still-vibrant cassis, bilberry, eucalyptus and cocoa bean. You can now clearly see where this is heading, but it will continue to build over the next few years, and then stay on the plateau for decades. Proof that whatever the Bouygues paid for it the following year, they were getting one of the greatest estates in the Médoc. 60% new oak. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 3-4 months	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	98 (JA) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £972.50
Montrose 2006 (6x75cl) In Bond: £606.00
2006	Montrose 2006 (6x75cl) Wine Enthusiast (94) Yes, this wine is tannic. To begin with it seems austere and mineral. But then the substrate of black berry juice asserts itself. The fruits are fresh rather than sweet, combining with leather, spice and a presence of new wood. Typical of Montrose, it is hard to appreciate this young, with those tannins needing to open out. But wait 10 years. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	94 (WE) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £606.00
Montrose 2008 (12x75cl) In Bond: £1,131.00
2008	Montrose 2008 (12x75cl) James Suckling (95) The purity and precision in this wine is very exciting. Medium to full body, firm and chewy tannins and a long finish of currant and spice. Black tea and bark too. Better in 2020 but beautiful now. Decant before serving. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	3	95 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,131.00
Montrose 2009 (12x75cl) In Bond: £2,941.00
2009	Montrose 2009 (12x75cl) The Wine Cellar Insider (100) Everything here is on fire! This is what great wine is all about. Incredibly concentrated, powerful, rich, deep, long, and complex. From the sniff, you should be hooked. But the real star of the show is on the palate, which is completely coated with layer after layer of perfectly ripe, opulently textured layers of black, red, and blue fruits that linger well past the 60-second mark! The seamless finish must be tasted to be believed. This is already just great to taste. But it is in the future where it will achieve its future legendary status. Drink from 2025-2060. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	100 (WCI) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £2,941.00
Montrose 2009 (6x150cl) In Bond: £3,600.00
2009	Montrose 2009 (6x150cl) The Wine Cellar Insider (100) Everything here is on fire! This is what great wine is all about. Incredibly concentrated, powerful, rich, deep, long, and complex. From the sniff, you should be hooked. But the real star of the show is on the palate, which is completely coated with layer after layer of perfectly ripe, opulently textured layers of black, red, and blue fruits that linger well past the 60-second mark! The seamless finish must be tasted to be believed. This is already just great to taste. But it is in the future where it will achieve its future legendary status. Drink from 2025-2060. Original Wooden case 1 In Stock - Immediate Delivery	Bordeaux	6x150cl	1	100 (WCI) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £3,600.00
Montrose 2009 (6x75cl) In Bond: £1,517.00
2009	Montrose 2009 (6x75cl) The Wine Cellar Insider (100) Everything here is on fire! This is what great wine is all about. Incredibly concentrated, powerful, rich, deep, long, and complex. From the sniff, you should be hooked. But the real star of the show is on the palate, which is completely coated with layer after layer of perfectly ripe, opulently textured layers of black, red, and blue fruits that linger well past the 60-second mark! The seamless finish must be tasted to be believed. This is already just great to taste. But it is in the future where it will achieve its future legendary status. Drink from 2025-2060. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	1	100 (WCI) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,517.00
Montrose 2010 (12x75cl) In Bond: £2,444.00
2010	Montrose 2010 (12x75cl) Vinous (99) The 2010 Montrose boasts a killer bouquet with beautifully delineated black fruit laced with cedar and tobacco. With time its sous-bois scents become more prominent. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little grainy in texture with fine acidity. This is a masculine and broody Saint-Estèphe that will need another decade in bottle to shave its edges. But what immense structure and density. Fantastic. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	12x75cl	1	99 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £2,444.00
Montrose 2010 (6x75cl) In Bond: £1,138.00
2010	Montrose 2010 (6x75cl) Vinous (99) The 2010 Montrose boasts a killer bouquet with beautifully delineated black fruit laced with cedar and tobacco. With time its sous-bois scents become more prominent. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a little grainy in texture with fine acidity. This is a masculine and broody Saint-Estèphe that will need another decade in bottle to shave its edges. But what immense structure and density. Fantastic. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	6x75cl	3	99 (VN) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,138.00
Montrose 2012 (3x150cl) In Bond: £1,035.00
2012	Montrose 2012 (3x150cl) James Suckling (94) Fascinating aromas of blackberries with cacao and buttery notes. This is a full-bodied red combining well-rounded tannins, lovely acidity and a mouth-watering finish. Yet turns firm and powerful. Drink in 2020. Estimated Arrival to United Kingdom: 5-7 weeks	Bordeaux	3x150cl	4	94 (JS) Read Review/Description	In Bond: £1,035.00

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