2009 Château Montrose, Grand Cru Classé. Château Montrose
Saint-Estèphe AOC,
Bordeaux,
France,
14% vol., 287€
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 65%; Merlot 29%; Cabernet Franc 5%; Petit Verdot 1%
The wine is deep ruby in colour. A ripe, complex and harmonious nose of strong intensity; aromas of prune, blueberry, black raisin, dried herbs, a touch of bergamot and cinnamon. It is a big and masculine wine on the palate with astringent ample tannins, high warming alcohol and a full body; flavours of black rowan, prune and spices in a long finish. Needs further ageing.
Country of purchase: France
Tasted on 14/03/2019