18 Rene Gabriel
2021: Das erste Mal im Glas nach der Fassprobe! Wunderschön leuchtendes Granat mit dezent lila Schimmer. Aromatischer Nasenbeginn. Will heissen; er ist im Moment zugänglich. Florale Noten, Pumpernickel, schwarze Oliven, rote Pflaumen, coole Cabernetanzeige. Vor allem – es duftet nach klassischem Bordeaux in der Nase. Im Gaumen einerseits erste Rundungen zeigend und andererseits noch fleischige Gerbstoffe aufweisend. Kein massiver Montrose, aber ein wunderschöner Vertreter eines immer mehr unterschätzten Jahrganges. Ich denke, mit etwa zwei Stunden dekantieren bringt man ihn in Form. 18/20 beginnen <br/>
18 Rene Gabriel
2021: Das erste Mal im Glas nach der Fassprobe! Wunderschön leuchtendes Granat mit dezent lila Schimmer. Aromatischer Nasenbeginn. Will heissen; er ist im Moment zugänglich. Florale Noten, Pumpernickel, schwarze Oliven, rote Pflaumen, coole Cabernetanzeige. Vor allem – es duftet nach klassischem Bordeaux in der Nase. Im Gaumen einerseits erste Rundungen zeigend und andererseits noch fleischige Gerbstoffe aufweisend. Kein massiver Montrose, aber ein wunderschöner Vertreter eines immer mehr unterschätzten Jahrganges. Ich denke, mit etwa zwei Stunden dekantieren bringt man ihn in Form. 18/20 beginnen <br/>
93 Wine Spectator
Features some lovely plum, black currant and blackberry fruit, already melded into the core, while a pure, long and rather regal structure runs through the finish, letting extra charcoal and pebble notes play out. Offers precision, range and a beautiful mix of fruit and austerity. Best from 2017 through 2027. 13,750 cases made. –JM
93 Wine Spectator
Features some lovely plum, black currant and blackberry fruit, already melded into the core, while a pure, long and rather regal structure runs through the finish, letting extra charcoal and pebble notes play out. Offers precision, range and a beautiful mix of fruit and austerity. Best from 2017 through 2027. 13,750 cases made. –JM
90 Robert Parker
Tasted at the château, the 2011 Montrose is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot picked between 2-27 September. The nose does not possess the exuberance of the 2008, a little conservative and lacking personality by comparison. It does repay aeration though and after some time, there are attractive cold stone/limestone notes that begin to emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, grippy tannin. It is a solid Montrose, quite stout, perhaps not the greatest fun you will ever have with a Claret, yet with admirable depth on the lightly spiced, cedar-infused finish. Whilst I prefer the 2008 Montrose, the 2011 is a decent off-vintage that should offer 20 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted September 2016.<br/>
90 Robert Parker
Tasted at the château, the 2011 Montrose is a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot picked between 2-27 September. The nose does not possess the exuberance of the 2008, a little conservative and lacking personality by comparison. It does repay aeration though and after some time, there are attractive cold stone/limestone notes that begin to emerge. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, grippy tannin. It is a solid Montrose, quite stout, perhaps not the greatest fun you will ever have with a Claret, yet with admirable depth on the lightly spiced, cedar-infused finish. Whilst I prefer the 2008 Montrose, the 2011 is a decent off-vintage that should offer 20 years of drinking pleasure. Tasted September 2016.<br/>
