Chateau Montrose Saint Estephe 2eme Cru 2014

Chateau Montrose Saint Estephe 2eme Cru 2014

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Extrem verschlossen, mit Mandeltönen, Kräuter, Pfeffer, feuchter Asphalt. Am Gaumen mit viskosem Hintergrund, eine immens verdichtete feste Gerbstoffstruktur, feinkörnig, mit großer Spannung, nervig, sehnig, kräftige Säure, spannungsvoll, ferste Mineralität gibt Länge. Ein Wein für die Langstrecke, wird mindestend 20 Jahre Reife benötigen

Parker: The Château Montrose 2014 is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot that represents 47% of the total production. It was picked from mid-September via five or six tries through the vineyard. The aromatics represent a clear step in quality from the second wine, attired with far more precision and focus, much more purity with scents of blackberry, boysenberry and blue fruit, now with touches of violet and vanilla. It is beautifully defined and actually, at least at this juncture, closely aligned with Cos d’Estournel 2014. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin that underpin layers of pure mineral-rich black fruit. There is an enthralling sense of energy and precision here and it fans out remarkably on the finish. Dare I say, this is one grand vin that comes perilously close to matching the heights of the 2009 and 2010. This is a brilliant Montrose, one of the best you will find on the Left Bank this vintage. Tasted on five separate occasions, twice at the château

Suckling: Suckling: This is a fabulous young red with blackberries, currants and wet earth. Full body, firm tannins. Very long finish. It really takes off