Description
Robert Parker: This was not in the tasting at the chateau, but Iopened two bottles on my return home, because this is anothernear-perfect wine from Montrose. It is an unusual two-grade blendof 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. The wine emerged fromanother very hot, sunny, dry growing season, with early, generousflowering. Harvest in Montrose took place between September 11 and28. The wine has never had any issues with brett, making it asomewhat safer selection than the more irregular 1990. Like atortoise, the 1989 has finally begun to rival and possibly eclipseits long-time younger sibling, the 1990. The wine is absolutelyspectacular and in auction sells for a much lower premium than the1990. That should change. This is a magnificent Montrose, showingnotes of loamy soil undertones, intermixed with forest floor,blueberry and blackberry liqueur and spring flowers. It has afull-bodied, intense, concentrated mouthfeel that is every bit asmajestic as the 1990, but possibly slightly fresher and moredelineated. This great wine should drink well for another 40-50years.
Wine Specs
- Vintage: 1989
- Producer: Chateau Montrose
- Region: Bordeaux / Saint Estephe, France
- Volume: 1.5L
- Case Size: 6/case
Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)
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