1998 Château Montrose, Grand Cru Classé. Château Montrose
Saint-Estèphe AOC,
Bordeaux,
France,
12.5% vol., 124€
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 62%; Merlot 30%; Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc 8%
The wine is deep garnet in colour. An already developed nose of strong intensity with lots of tertiary aromas such as leather, tobacco, pine, forest floor, coffee and a touch of barnyard. It is well structured on the palate with still firm tannins, moderate alcohol and a full body; flavours of dried black berries, leather and tobacco in quite a long lasting finish. Ready for drinking with a potential for ageing.
Country of purchase: France
Tasted on 14/03/2019