20 Rene Gabriel
Kunz Fassprobe 17: (68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc) Samtenes, konzentriertes, fein opulentes Bouquet, schwarzer Cassis, Backpflaumen, Black Currant, Graphit, Edelhölzer, Trüffel, Lakritze. Konzentrierter, dichtverwobener, kraftvoller, vielschichtiger Gaumen mit kräftiger, dunkler Frucht, samtener, muskulöser Struktur, vielfältiger, dunkler, kräftiger, komprimierter Aromatik, sehr viel feinem Tannin, sehr langer, cremiger, aromatischer Abgang mit vielen Rückaromen.
20 Rene Gabriel
Kunz Fassprobe 17: (68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc) Samtenes, konzentriertes, fein opulentes Bouquet, schwarzer Cassis, Backpflaumen, Black Currant, Graphit, Edelhölzer, Trüffel, Lakritze. Konzentrierter, dichtverwobener, kraftvoller, vielschichtiger Gaumen mit kräftiger, dunkler Frucht, samtener, muskulöser Struktur, vielfältiger, dunkler, kräftiger, komprimierter Aromatik, sehr viel feinem Tannin, sehr langer, cremiger, aromatischer Abgang mit vielen Rückaromen.
99 Robert Parker
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Montrose is a little youthfully shy to begin, but with coaxing, it unfurls to reveal the most beguiling scents of wilted roses, oolong tea, crushed rocks, wild sage, star anise and candied violets over a wonderfully pristine, well-defined core of crushed blackcurrants, black raspberries and kirsch plus wafts of pencil lead and wood smoke. The taut, muscular, medium to full-bodied palate straddles jaw-dropping intensity and finesse superbly, featuring a solid backbone of ripe tannins and giving a firm frame right through the incredibly long, exquisitely nuanced finish.
99 Robert Parker
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Montrose is a little youthfully shy to begin, but with coaxing, it unfurls to reveal the most beguiling scents of wilted roses, oolong tea, crushed rocks, wild sage, star anise and candied violets over a wonderfully pristine, well-defined core of crushed blackcurrants, black raspberries and kirsch plus wafts of pencil lead and wood smoke. The taut, muscular, medium to full-bodied palate straddles jaw-dropping intensity and finesse superbly, featuring a solid backbone of ripe tannins and giving a firm frame right through the incredibly long, exquisitely nuanced finish.
98 James Suckling
The floral and fresh aromas to this are mesmerizing. Roses and lilacs galore. The pure cab aromas coming from the glass – blackcurrants and blackberries – are so memorable. Full-bodied, deep and profound. The ultra-fine tannins on the palate are so polished and fine-grained. The finish goes on for minutes with subtle yet superb fruit. It’s all about precision and form here. A modern classic for Montrose. Better after 2026.
98 James Suckling
The floral and fresh aromas to this are mesmerizing. Roses and lilacs galore. The pure cab aromas coming from the glass – blackcurrants and blackberries – are so memorable. Full-bodied, deep and profound. The ultra-fine tannins on the palate are so polished and fine-grained. The finish goes on for minutes with subtle yet superb fruit. It’s all about precision and form here. A modern classic for Montrose. Better after 2026.
96 Wine Spectator
Very pure, with lilac, violet, cassis, bitter cherry and damson plum notes streaming through in lockstep right from the start. A fine chalky underpinning gives the finish a sleek and racy edge. A beautifully precise wine, with a lot in reserve, that could benefit from a little added weight in the cellar. Best from 2025 through 2040. — JM
96 Wine Spectator
Very pure, with lilac, violet, cassis, bitter cherry and damson plum notes streaming through in lockstep right from the start. A fine chalky underpinning gives the finish a sleek and racy edge. A beautifully precise wine, with a lot in reserve, that could benefit from a little added weight in the cellar. Best from 2025 through 2040. — JM
