Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011
Available at 5 stores
Ratings on Delectable
Aaron Tan 
I thought this was the nicer of the two reds served during the night, which comes of as a surprise considering the vintage and varietal (not much of a Bordeaux drinker you see). Contrary to general expectations of the vintage, I didn't find this 11' Montrose too tannic nor too austere. It was powerful and concentrated, yet racy, with fine, mouth-filling tannins. Lots of black fruits, plastered on a backdrop of camphor, herbs, cedar, and minerally pebbles. As big as this may be, I found it more open and balanced compared to the 14' Clos Vougeot (food may have played a role too). Drank well, reciprocating claims that the vilified vintage has finally turned around.
I thought this was the nicer of the two reds served during the night, which comes of as a surprise considering the vintage and varietal (not much of a Bordeaux drinker you see). Contrary to general expectations of the vintage, I didn't find this 11' Montrose too tannic nor too austere. It was powerful and concentrated, yet racy, with fine, mouth-filling tannins. Lots of black fruits, plastered on a backdrop of camphor, herbs, cedar, and minerally pebbles. As big as this may be, I found it more open and balanced compared to the 14' Clos Vougeot (food may have played a role too). Drank well, reciprocating claims that the vilified vintage has finally turned around.
9.1
Felipe Ferreiro
Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas
Magnificat Juvé & Camps
Magnificat Juvé & Camps
9.3
Holly Anderson
Big, ripe, juicy
Big, ripe, juicy
9.2
Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Big and brooding.
Big and brooding.
9.1
