[SOLD-OUT] Chateau Montrose 2005

Robert Parker 96 points!
“n 2005, a very serious drought year stressed most vineyards in Bordeaux, which are all dry-farmed. The volume of rainfall was less than half the average of the previous 30 years. The clay subsoils at Montrose have always played a major role in not only dry years, but also in extremely hot ones, such as 2003, as they retain more moisture. The grapes were harvested between September 23 and October 9. This is a very powerful, full-bodied wine that is quite tannic, but the tannins are relatively velvety. The wine is rich, complex, majestic, multi-dimensional and also avoids any of the austerity that some 2005s possess. It has done quite well in its bottle evolution and should turn out to be a great Montrose, capable of lasting 30 to 50 years.”
Robert Parker, Aug 2014

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Wine Front 95+ points!
"Opens with pretty purple flowers, hint of lavender, chilled cassis and builds into mocha/choc richness, red berries then a singe of cedary/smoky oak. Phew. That's just the aromatic profile. The palate is subdued, classic Bordeaux demureness, a seductive entry to the very lithe and surprisingly fresh yet concentrated fruit profile. A gentle grip creeps into the finish of the wine; a baby's hand clutching your finger. The structure of the wine is very finely kept, there are lathed angles and fine boned tannins keeping everything in check but this beast is brooding. Blue berries, mulberry and a handful of crushed green herbs are the primary flavours, but this isn't about stabbing at fruits, it's all about form. I'm no Bordeaux fiend, heavens I appreciate the great wines and can see beauty and deliciousness in many (from all Growths and producers) but it's wines like this that can lead you to the path of righteousness.Will last a long long time too. Immensely impressive."
Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, 2011

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Country:

France

Region:

France- Bordeaux Left Bank

Variety:

Wine Red - Cabernet blend

Size:

750mL