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2000 Chateau Montrose

Red Bordeaux Blend

France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Saint-Estephe

$3,585
RP 94
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2000 Chateau Montrose, Saint-Estephe, France

Main characteristics of the vintage
In 1999, after a very cold November, December turned out to be exceptionally mild and rainy. January was cold and very dry, entailing a good vernalization. The following months were mild and not too rainy. The bud burst occurred between March 15th and 20th. Spring was hot and moderately humid, the vine grew quickly, and the risks of diseases were high, compelling us to be vigilant. The mid-blossoming was noted on June 4th. After a cold and rainy month of July, August was hot and dry. The weather was still fair in September and the conditions of maturation were ideal.
The Merlots were rich and highly complex. The Cabernet francs were extremely fine and the Cabernets-Sauvignon very ripe, revealing full wines, combining power, finesse and complexity. The blending will took place in January resulting evidently a great vintage for Montrose.

Period of harvest
September 22nd – October 7th

Blend
Cabernet-Sauvignon: 63 %
Merlot: 31 %
Cabernet franc: 4 %
Petit Verdot: 2 %

Tasting notes
Dense and nearly dark in colour.
The nose is complex. Still shut, it offers aromas of tobacco, black fruits, and morello cherries.
Long and full on the palate with aromas of morello cherries, blackcurrant, liquorice
Gorgeous wine, full, and potent.
Melted tannins with a beautiful velvety texture. A powerful and lingering finish.

RP 94

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating: 94+) Tasted at the vertical in London, the question was whether the 2000 Montrose would be paradigmatic of a vintage whereby the wines have remained sullen and broody in their youth. On this occasion, to my surprise, I found it more open than the 2005 (which admittedly is not saying that it's open for business!). It is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot picked from 22 September to 7 October. I afforded it a couple of hours in the glass and it responded with plenty of pure ripe blackberry and raspberry fruit, hints of cold slate and even charcoal emerging with time. The palate is not as complex as the aforementioned 2005, yet there is wonderful backbone and focus; towards the finish, there is a sense of suppleness and refinement that might make this absolutely delicious in 5-7 years' time. Perhaps 2000 has been usurped by subsequent releases in 2005, 2009 and 2010, but do not be surprised if it evolves into a regal Montrose. Tasted June 2016. Reviewed by: Neal Martin, Issue date: March 2017. Drinking window: Drink Date: 2023 - 2060.

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RP 94

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating: 94+) Tasted at the vertical in London, the question was whether the 2000 Montrose would be paradigmatic of a vintage whereby the wines have remained sullen and broody in their youth. On this occasion, to my surprise, I found it more open than the 2005 (which admittedly is not saying that it's open for business!). It is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot picked from 22 September to 7 October. I afforded it a couple of hours in the glass and it responded with plenty of pure ripe blackberry and raspberry fruit, hints of cold slate and even charcoal emerging with time. The palate is not as complex as the aforementioned 2005, yet there is wonderful backbone and focus; towards the finish, there is a sense of suppleness and refinement that might make this absolutely delicious in 5-7 years' time. Perhaps 2000 has been usurped by subsequent releases in 2005, 2009 and 2010, but do not be surprised if it evolves into a regal Montrose. Tasted June 2016. Reviewed by: Neal Martin, Issue date: March 2017. Drinking window: Drink Date: 2023 - 2060.

2000 Chateau Montrose, Saint-Estephe, France

Main characteristics of the vintage
In 1999, after a very cold November, December turned out to be exceptionally mild and rainy. January was cold and very dry, entailing a good vernalization. The following months were mild and not too rainy. The bud burst occurred between March 15th and 20th. Spring was hot and moderately humid, the vine grew quickly, and the risks of diseases were high, compelling us to be vigilant. The mid-blossoming was noted on June 4th. After a cold and rainy month of July, August was hot and dry. The weather was still fair in September and the conditions of maturation were ideal.
The Merlots were rich and highly complex. The Cabernet francs were extremely fine and the Cabernets-Sauvignon very ripe, revealing full wines, combining power, finesse and complexity. The blending will took place in January resulting evidently a great vintage for Montrose.

Period of harvest
September 22nd – October 7th

Blend
Cabernet-Sauvignon: 63 %
Merlot: 31 %
Cabernet franc: 4 %
Petit Verdot: 2 %

Tasting notes
Dense and nearly dark in colour.
The nose is complex. Still shut, it offers aromas of tobacco, black fruits, and morello cherries.
Long and full on the palate with aromas of morello cherries, blackcurrant, liquorice
Gorgeous wine, full, and potent.
Melted tannins with a beautiful velvety texture. A powerful and lingering finish.

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