Château Montrose, 2e cru classé Saint-Estèphe 2023 En Primeur - Case of 6

Visits to Montrose leave the impression of subdued grandeur, a refined elegance that is usually reserved but exquisitely finished. The tasting room is beautifully light, the view across the river is perfect. The atmosphere of the surroundings rubs off on the wine which is precise and fine, a true aristocrat. Cassis and currant overflow onto a dense palate, structured but perfectly tailored with finesse, length and style.Typically stony structure smothered in perfect fruit, all very classy. Very, very fine. 5-15+ years.

"The 2023 Montrose is another brilliant wine from an estate that's now routinely among Bordeaux's very best, year in, year out. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, derived exclusively from the estate's historic core on the fourth terrace situated just in front of the château itself, it unwinds in the glass with aromas of cassis and wild berries mingled with notions of lilac, violet and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, deep and layered, with a textural attack that segues into a dense, multidimensional mid-palate framed by beautifully ripe tannins and lively acids, it concludes with a long, resonant finish. It will be worth a special effort to seek out." 97-100 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate