17 Rene Gabriel
00: Tiefes, sattes Granat, violette Reflexe. Erdiges Bouquet, viel Trüffelnoten, Pflaumen, Teer, Cigarrenkiste, sehr nobel. Fester Gaumen, satter Körper, Edelholznoten, trotz der massigen Tannine wirkt der Körper nicht überladen und zeigt eine ausreichende Eleganz, fehlt etwas an Grösse und Ausstrahlung. (17/20). 11: Aufhellendes Granat, fein ziegelroter Rand. Offenes, fast leicht nussiges Bouquet, Kaffeeröstnoten, rote Pflaumen, Zedernholz, Glutamatspuren. Mittelgewichtiger Gaumen, leicht spröde Tannine auf der Zunge, erste Reife, trotzdem nicht einfach zum Geniessen. Es braucht kräftige Speisen dazu. trinken (2005 - 2022)
17 Rene Gabriel
00: Tiefes, sattes Granat, violette Reflexe. Erdiges Bouquet, viel Trüffelnoten, Pflaumen, Teer, Cigarrenkiste, sehr nobel. Fester Gaumen, satter Körper, Edelholznoten, trotz der massigen Tannine wirkt der Körper nicht überladen und zeigt eine ausreichende Eleganz, fehlt etwas an Grösse und Ausstrahlung. (17/20). 11: Aufhellendes Granat, fein ziegelroter Rand. Offenes, fast leicht nussiges Bouquet, Kaffeeröstnoten, rote Pflaumen, Zedernholz, Glutamatspuren. Mittelgewichtiger Gaumen, leicht spröde Tannine auf der Zunge, erste Reife, trotzdem nicht einfach zum Geniessen. Es braucht kräftige Speisen dazu. trinken (2005 - 2022)
90 Robert Parker
Tasted at the château, the 1999 Montrose is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 16 September and 1 October. It has an attractive bouquet with black fruit, iodine, tar and sandalwood: fresh and vibrant with commendable focus. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, masculine as usual for Montrose with a fine grip in the mouth. There is backbone and structure to this Montrose, counterpoised with a keen line of acidity and lovely cedar and pencil box notes towards the almost Pauillac-like finish. Whilst not the most exciting Montrose on the block, the 1999 will satiate those who like classic Saint Estèphe that is conservative, yet would complement whatever is at the dinner table. Tasted September 2016.<br/>
90 Robert Parker
Tasted at the château, the 1999 Montrose is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 16 September and 1 October. It has an attractive bouquet with black fruit, iodine, tar and sandalwood: fresh and vibrant with commendable focus. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, masculine as usual for Montrose with a fine grip in the mouth. There is backbone and structure to this Montrose, counterpoised with a keen line of acidity and lovely cedar and pencil box notes towards the almost Pauillac-like finish. Whilst not the most exciting Montrose on the block, the 1999 will satiate those who like classic Saint Estèphe that is conservative, yet would complement whatever is at the dinner table. Tasted September 2016.<br/>
88 Wine Spectator
Features blackberry and mulberry, with hints of mint on the nose. Medium-bodied, offering fine tannins and a milk chocolate, berry and light vanilla aftertaste. Ready to go.—'89/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 18,715 cases made. –JS
88 Wine Spectator
Features blackberry and mulberry, with hints of mint on the nose. Medium-bodied, offering fine tannins and a milk chocolate, berry and light vanilla aftertaste. Ready to go.—'89/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 18,715 cases made. –JS
