Château Montrose 2005 – 2ème Grand Cru Classé

Bordeaux Total René Gabriel:

06: Dunkles Granat mit lila Reflexen, tief in der Mitte. Verhaltenes Bouquet, viel Backpflaumen zeigend, tintige Anflüge, Trüffel, hat Mühe sich zu zeigend und wird im Nasenbild von seinen massiven Tanninen fast etwas blockiert. Fester Gaumen, blau- bis schwarzbeerige Konturen, fester, sanftkerniger Biss, fast schon brutale Adstringenz von Gerbstoffen die sich eher eckig bis arrogant zeigen und sehr, sehr viel Geduld verlangen werden. Noch ist das letzte Punktekapitel noch nicht geschrieben. Aber bis wir hier aufrunden, muss sich erst einmal ein Gegengewicht zu den dominierenden Gerbstoffen während der weiteren Fassreife und späterer Flaschenreife zeigen. Trinkreife 2020-2045. Bewertung 19/20. -René Gabriel-

Robert Parker Wine Advocate:

Tasted at the vertical in London, the 2005 Montrose came and delivered the goods. This was the best example of the 2005 that I have tasted, perhaps a wine that is going to prove that, the longer wine lovers can resist temptation. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot picked between 23 September and 9 October. The bouquet is extremely detailed, displaying more red berry fruit compared to the 2010 Montrose that leans towards black. Graphite and cedar emerge with time, even an unusual floral scent that is uncommon with respect to this property, whilst all the time retaining fantastic focus and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a ferrous tincture on the entry. There are the first signs of secondary notes (dried leaves and bay leaf), but it is the tannic backbone and the precision that really defines this Montrose at the moment. For certain, it is masculine and structured, yet it has enormous potential, perhaps more than was suggested when it was first released? This is for the long term, but you know that already. Tasted June 2016. Drink Date 2025-2065. Rating 97/100. -Neal Martin-

Vinous:

The 2005 Montrose is spectacular. Bright, perfumed and vertically explosive, the 2005 possesses remarkable energy right out of the gate. In 2005, Montrose doesn't quite have the heft that it can, but that actually works to its advantage. Readers will find a wine that marries elegance with power so well. Gravel, dried herb, lavender and mocha lend striking complexity to the dark fruit in this gorgeous, regal Montrose. If anything, the 2005 still needs more time in bottle! Drink Date 2025-2055. Rating 97/100. -Antonio Galloni-

Jancis Robinson:

Tasted blind. Sweet, luscious nose. Lots of raciness and grace. Masses of tannin buried under really rather fine fruit. Dry but not drying finish. Pretty sophisticated. Drink Date 2019-2040. Rating 18/20. -Jancis Robinson-

falstaff.com:

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, breitere Randaufhellung, in der Nase zart erdige Würze, dunkle Beerenfrucht, fein mineralisch unterlegt. Am Gaumen feste Textur, Bitterschokolade, frische, süße Beeren, zeigt bereits eine tolle Länge, sehr typische Terroirnote, süßer Kern. Besitzt enormes Potenzial, setzt seine grandiose Erfolgsserie weiter fort. Bewertung 95-97/100. -falstaff.com-