Robert Parker 100 points!
"In several tastings last year, the 1990 Montrose clearly revealed its incredible complexity and massive character. I was especially pleased when, at a large lecture I gave in London at the end of March, the 1990 Montrose, in very tough company (Cheval Blanc 1989 and 1990, Pichon-Lalande 1989 and 1990, Certan de May 1989 and 1990), proved the over-whelming choice of a crowd of nearly 400 British tasters. The wine is remarkably rich, with a distinctive nose of sweet, jammy fruit, liquefied minerals, new saddle leather, and grilled steak. In the mouth, the enormous concentration, extract, high glycerin, and sweet tannin slide across the palate with considerable ease. It is a huge, corpulent, awesomely-endowed wine that is still relatively approachable, as it has not yet begun to shut down and lose its baby fat. It thoroughly embarrassed the 1989, itself an exceptional wine. The 1990 needs 10 more years of cellaring; it should last for 25-30, possibly 40-50 years."
Wine Advocate # 109
Feb 1997 Robert Parker 100 Drink: 2007 - 2037
"The 1990 Montrose is one of this century's monumental efforts. Dense black/purple-colored, with a tight yet potentially sensational bouquet of new saddle leather, black fruits, oriental spices, new oak, and minerals, the 1990 exhibits profound concentration of fruit, a spectacularly intense mid-palate, and massive power. One of the superstars of this superb vintage, Montrose is also one of the most concentrated, forceful, and monumental wines made in Bordeaux over recent decades. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2045."
Wine Advocate # 95
Oct 1994 Robert Parker 100 Drink: 2000 - 2045
"The monumental 1990 is even richer and more extraordinary than the blockbuster 1989. Dense black/purple-colored, with a tight yet potentially sensational bouquet of new saddle leather, black fruits, Asian spices, new oak, and minerals, the 1990 exhibits phenomenal concentration of fruit, a spectacularly intense mid-palate, and massive power. One of the superstars of this superb vintage, Montrose is also one of the most concentrated, forceful, and prodigious wines made in Bordeaux over recent decades. It has to be tasted to be believed - a legend in the making! Anticipated maturity: 2000-2045. Last tasted, 7/93. P.S. Even Montrose's second wine, La Dame de Montrose, is amazing!"
Wine Advocate # 88
Aug 1993 Robert Parker 100 Drink: 2000 - 2045
"The 1990 has turned out to be even better than the extraordinary 1989. Dense black/purple-colored, with a tight yet potentially sensational bouquet of new saddle leather, black fruits, oriental spices, new oak, and minerals, the 1990 exhibits profound concentration of fruit, a spectacularly intense mid-palate, and massive power. One of the superstars of this superb vintage, Montrose is also one of the most concentrated, forceful, and monumental wines made in Bordeaux over recent decades. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2045."
Wine Advocate # 85
Feb 1993 Robert Parker 100 Drink: 2000 - 2045
Country:
France
Region:
France- Bordeaux Left Bank
Variety:
Wine Red - Cabernet blend
Size:
750mL
