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2005 Château Montrose - Angry Wine Merchant
2005 Château Montrose - Angry Wine Merchant
2005 Château Montrose - Angry Wine Merchant
2005 Château Montrose - Angry Wine Merchant
2005 Château Montrose - Angry Wine Merchant
2005 Château Montrose - Angry Wine Merchant

2003 Chateau Montrose

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Medoc  / Saint-Estephe

$310
RP 99
V 97
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2003 Chateau Montrose – Saint-Estèphe's Legendary Second Growth

The 2003 Chateau Montrose from Saint-Estèphe is a powerhouse Bordeaux, known for its remarkable structure and longevity. A classified **Second Growth** from the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification, this vintage is revered for its bold expression and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Rich and concentrated, this wine opens with **blackcurrant**, **plum**, and hints of **cigar box** and **graphite**. The palate is intense yet refined, featuring layers of **dark cherry**, **cedar**, and **earthy truffle**. Silky tannins and bright acidity contribute to its age-worthy balance, leading to a long, opulent finish.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Château Montrose benefits from its unique gravel and clay terroir in the heart of Saint-Estèphe. The 2003 vintage, one of the most distinctive in Bordeaux history, was shaped by a warm growing season, producing exceptionally concentrated and long-lived wines. Aged for **18 months in 60% new French oak**, this wine showcases power, elegance, and terroir-driven complexity.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2003 Château Montrose is a must-have for collectors, offering both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring potential. A historic vintage that continues to evolve gracefully. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The **2003 vintage** in Bordeaux was marked by extreme heat, yielding wines of great concentration and depth. Château Montrose produced one of the most celebrated wines of this vintage.

  • 100 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 98 points – Wine Spectator
  • 97 points – Vinous

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RP 99

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A candidate for a perfect score, the 2003 Montrose has been a superstar since the first time I tasted it in barrel. Showing no signs of weakening, it is an amazing wine from this fabulous terroir. It boasts a deep blue/purple color as well as a stunning perfume of blueberries, black currants, blackberries, licorice and camphor. Dense, full-bodied and rich with an unctuous texture, well-integrated, melted tannins, and a long, heady finish, this big, brawny, super-intense, gorgeous 2003 is just beginning to enter its plateau of full maturity. It should remain there for at least two decades. Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr., Issue date: August 2014. Drinking window: Drink Date: 2014 - 2034.
V 97

Vinous

sur colle Ruby-red. Aromas of black cherry, liqueur-like chocolate and exotic spices. Outsized and thick, with a texture of liquid silk and palate-saturating sweetness. Wonderfully opulent, utterly seamless wine with expressive flavors of black raspberry, smoke and camphor. Today, the wine's extraordinary charm is hiding its substantial underlying structure. Finishes with mouthcoating, utterly noble tannins. The crop level here was 33.5 hectoliters per hectare, notes Laguarigue. A monument of the vintage. Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer, Issue date: May 2005. Drinking window: n/a.

Domestic Shipping

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Orders placed Monday through Thursday before 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time typically ship the same day. Orders placed after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday through Sunday will ship the following Monday.

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Packaging & Warm Weather Shipping

To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

Weather Holds & Free Storage

In periods of extreme weather, we reserve the right to delay shipment until safe conditions return. If you request immediate shipment during such periods, you must confirm in writing and acknowledge that you waive any condition guarantees.

We also offer complimentary temperature-controlled storage for up to 6 months from the date of purchase. Select the “Hold for Weather” option at checkout and we will coordinate shipping at a later date.

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We provide free shipping insurance for loss or visible damage during transit, per carrier terms and conditions.

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Orders are shipped to the exact shipping address provided at checkout. Angry Wine Merchant is not responsible for errors or omissions in the address submitted by the customer. If a package is delayed, returned, or misdelivered due to incorrect shipping details, the customer assumes full responsibility. Additional shipping fees may apply if re-shipment is required. By placing an order, you confirm that the shipping address entered is correct and agree to these terms.

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  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
RP 99

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A candidate for a perfect score, the 2003 Montrose has been a superstar since the first time I tasted it in barrel. Showing no signs of weakening, it is an amazing wine from this fabulous terroir. It boasts a deep blue/purple color as well as a stunning perfume of blueberries, black currants, blackberries, licorice and camphor. Dense, full-bodied and rich with an unctuous texture, well-integrated, melted tannins, and a long, heady finish, this big, brawny, super-intense, gorgeous 2003 is just beginning to enter its plateau of full maturity. It should remain there for at least two decades. Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr., Issue date: August 2014. Drinking window: Drink Date: 2014 - 2034.
V 97

Vinous

sur colle Ruby-red. Aromas of black cherry, liqueur-like chocolate and exotic spices. Outsized and thick, with a texture of liquid silk and palate-saturating sweetness. Wonderfully opulent, utterly seamless wine with expressive flavors of black raspberry, smoke and camphor. Today, the wine's extraordinary charm is hiding its substantial underlying structure. Finishes with mouthcoating, utterly noble tannins. The crop level here was 33.5 hectoliters per hectare, notes Laguarigue. A monument of the vintage. Reviewed by Stephen Tanzer, Issue date: May 2005. Drinking window: n/a.

2003 Chateau Montrose – Saint-Estèphe's Legendary Second Growth

The 2003 Chateau Montrose from Saint-Estèphe is a powerhouse Bordeaux, known for its remarkable structure and longevity. A classified **Second Growth** from the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification, this vintage is revered for its bold expression and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Rich and concentrated, this wine opens with **blackcurrant**, **plum**, and hints of **cigar box** and **graphite**. The palate is intense yet refined, featuring layers of **dark cherry**, **cedar**, and **earthy truffle**. Silky tannins and bright acidity contribute to its age-worthy balance, leading to a long, opulent finish.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

Château Montrose benefits from its unique gravel and clay terroir in the heart of Saint-Estèphe. The 2003 vintage, one of the most distinctive in Bordeaux history, was shaped by a warm growing season, producing exceptionally concentrated and long-lived wines. Aged for **18 months in 60% new French oak**, this wine showcases power, elegance, and terroir-driven complexity.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2003 Château Montrose is a must-have for collectors, offering both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring potential. A historic vintage that continues to evolve gracefully. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The **2003 vintage** in Bordeaux was marked by extreme heat, yielding wines of great concentration and depth. Château Montrose produced one of the most celebrated wines of this vintage.

  • 100 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  • 98 points – Wine Spectator
  • 97 points – Vinous

Explore Related Collections

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