Chateau Montrose 2008

CATALOG
On request
SKU
WRW2660BN

Catalog

Country France
bottle size 750 ml
Wine Type Red Wine
Wine Region Bordeaux, Bordeaux - St. Estephe
Grape Variety Blended
vintage 2008 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
characteristics
Body
Full Full Full
Acidity
High High High
Tannin
High High High
2008 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description

Winemaker's Notes

Dense, profound, purple color. Full and powerful wine: There exists a good balance between the smoothness of an aromatically fruity wine and the clean tannic texture, giving thus length and silkiness to this long ageing wine. The finish is of grand precision, with an exceptional softness.

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wine score
Demo

94 points Wine Enthusiast

"Powerful yet still retaining a sense of restrained style, this wine is packed with ripe plum and sweet berry fruit flavors, laced with firm, dusty tannins. Acidity filters through the dense texture to give great freshness."

Demo

95 points Wine Advocate

"One of the superstars of the vintage, this classic Montrose is not as showy or opulent as the 2010, 2009 or 2003, but it offers a dense purple color followed by gorgeously sweet black raspberry and black currant fruit intermixed with loamy, earthy, forest floor notes, a floral component and a long, full-bodied finish. The 2008 was fashioned from yields of 44 hectoliters per hectare which is slightly less than the 2010's 45 hectoliters per hectare. Forget it for 5-8 years and drink it over the following 20+."

Demo

91 points Wine Spectator

"This has a density that sets it apart, with a pleasantly firm edge to the plum, black cherry and currant fruit, all wrapped with notes of iron, tobacco and savory herb. The long, rock-solid finish is still a bit tight, but it should meld nicely in the cellar. A fine effort for the vintage. Best from 2013 through 2020."

Profile

Grape Blended

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Palate

This is a well-balanced wine with great structure and good acidity.There exists a good balance between the smoothness of an aromatically fruity wine and the clean tannic texture, giving thus

Colour

Dense, profound, purple color.

Aroma

Gorgeously sweet black raspberry and black currant fruit intermixed with loamy, earthy, forest floor notes.

Palate

This is a well-balanced wine with great structure and good acidity.There exists a good balance between the smoothness of an aromatically fruity wine and the clean tannic texture, giving thus
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Hard Cheese
Brand
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