Chateau Montrose 2014

ประเทศ (Country) France
ขนาดบรรจุ (bottle size) 750 ml
ประเภทไวน์ (Wine Type) Red Wine
แคว้น (Wine Region) Bordeaux, Bordeaux - St. Estephe
พันธุ์องุ่น (Grape Variety) Blended
ปี (vintage) 2014 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
แอลกอฮอล์ (Alcohol) 13.50%
characteristics
บอดี้ (Body)
Full Full Full
แอซิดิตี้ (Acidity)
High High High
แทนนิน (Tannin)
High High High
2014 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
รายละเอียดสินค้า

Main characteristics of the vintage

The weather in winter was mild, with temperatures generally above zero. A considerable amount of rain fell during the early part of the year, until May, renewing water reserves in the soil. Conditions in spring were good for the vine cycle. Mild weather in April encouraged rapid and even vegetation growth across all the grape varieties, while flowering took place evenly in perfect conditions starting on June 5th. July was cooler than the average, and as expected veraison occurred later than usual during a wet August. After slowing in August, the vine cycle picked up again at the end of the month in hot and dry weather which lasted until mid-October. Temperatures often in excess of 30°C, a “miraculous” amount of sunshine and the hydric stress resulting from these exceptional climatic conditions helped the grapes to ripen evenly. 20 mm of rainfall on September 17 and 18th came at just the right time to ensure perfect balance.

Fine weather overall and cool nights marked an untroubled start to the harvest in mid-September, with a crop in perfect health. Quality was assured, but in the quest for perfect ripeness the pickers went through certain parcels four to six times. In the winery, dense and deep colours started to emerge as soon as pumping-over started. The alcohol level was a little high but the balance was good.

Tastings at the end of the maceration period suggested that the wines would be excellent. The wines from different parcels were kept separate when the wines were run off, while careful selection of the press wines in barrels created many opportunities for future blending.

 

 

 

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wine score
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97 points Wine Enthusiast

"This is a very fine wine showing a new level of quality at Montrose. With its almost velvet tannins inside the intense black fruits, the wine is rich, smooth and generous. Blackberry and black-plum fruits are to the fore along with the fine acidity and great structure. A wine to age for decades, it will be ready to drink from 2027. Cellar Selection

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96 points Wine Advocate

"Tasted at the château, the 2014 Montrose builds on the promise it showed in barrel with gorgeous blackberry, raspberry, cedar and orange sorbet scents that are extremely pure and refined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very precise acidity and layers of crisp black fruit laced with vanilla from the new oak at the moment. That will be subsumed in time. What you have here is a very precise, multi-layered, almost sensual Montrose that is going to delight many for years to come. This is highly recommended—one of the finest Left Bank wines this vintage. Tasted September 2016."

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95 points Wine Spectator

"This is seriously built, with an admirable core of red and black currant paste and bitter plum fruit inlaid with notes of tobacco, bay and smoldering charcoal. The finish is ramrod straight thanks to an iron girder supporting everything with ease. A tremendous effort for the vintage. Best from 2020 through 2035."

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97 points James Suckling

"Incredible aromas of currants, blackberries, slate and flowers. Full-bodied yet so tight and beautiful with superb polish and brightness. The length is fantastic. Truly superb. Drink in 2021."

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พันธุ์องุ่นผสม (Grape Blended)

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

รสสัมผัส (Palate)

A powerful attack on highly refined, velvet tannins, the smooth and dense mid-palate offers attractive and expressive flavours, leading into a long and elegant finish.

สี (Colour)

A dense and deep colour.

กลิ่น (Aroma)

An intense and complex, slightly saline nose which reveals notes of blackcurrant and very ripe fruit with airing.

รสสัมผัส (Palate)

A powerful attack on highly refined, velvet tannins, the smooth and dense mid-palate offers attractive and expressive flavours, leading into a long and elegant finish.
จับคู่อาหาร (Wine Pairing)
:Beef
:Lamb
:Hard Cheese
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