Tasted at the ch??teau, 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.
(WA-Apr 2017)
| BRAND | MONTROSE |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Ch. Montrose 2 eme Cru Classe St. Estephe 2011 750ml |
| Unit of Measure | BTL |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Region | BORDEAUX |
| Appellation | ST. ESTEPHE |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Rating (WA) | 89+ |
| Rating (BH) | NA |
| Rating (WS) | 93 |
