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Montrose 1926

Château Montrose, Bordeaux, France

Château Montrose
Bordeaux France
  • 97
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    742

  • Producer ranking ?

    19

  • Decanting time

    2h

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The result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet.

The wines have considerable ageing potential and are exceptionally long-lived. Certain vintages (1921, 1929, 1...

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This one had seductive aromatics too, more playful and floral than the '28, more delicate yet still brimming with red fruits, vanilla bean, cloud smoke, caramel and rubber tire, adding up to an absolutely delicious nose. There were lots of caramel flavors, great structure and a long, rich finish. This was the first wine from 1926 where I saw its light. There was a caramelized sex appeal without being maderized, and great leather and cedar. Gerald Asher noted its 'elegance and substance . it threw me back in my chair.' It exceeded the 1945 and 1929, and everything except the 1928

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This may not be such a gloriously garlanded bordeaux vintage as the 1928 and 1929 but this wine was extremely rich and still very lively. Excellent deep crimson with a pale rim. Hint of cough medicine and coffee with great sweetness giving an overall impression of an iron hand in a velvet glove. Very slightly dry on the edges but still has much more fruit than the Montroses from the 1940s. Still masses of life and vigour here.

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St. Estephe, Bordeaux
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