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Montrose(2006)
- Winery:
- Richmond Grove
- Varietal:
- Bordeaux Blend
- Region:
- France > Bordeaux > Médoc > St. Estèphe
- Type:
- Red Wine
- User Tags:
- red grape, berry, powerful, fine, flower, texture, massive, huge, brilliant, pungent
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Source:
Zachy's
- "This is the first vintage produced under the full control of Jean-Bernard Delmas, the person responsible for so many of the great Haut-Brions between 1961 and 2003. Yields were kept low (41 hectoliters per hectare), and for the first time, the entire vineyard was crop-thinned. About 60% of the production made it into the final blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot and Petit Verdot. The deep ruby/purple-hued 2006 possesses classic aromas of creamy blackberries, cassis, flowers, and crushed rocks. It is medium-bodied with a multilayered texture, sweeter, more finely tuned read more...tannin than past vintages, and a powerful finish. There has been no compromise to the wines massive richness and density, but rather an emphasis on taming some of the huge tannins Montrose produces. It is an outstanding, fresh, lively effort that appears to be a brilliant achievement for the vintage. The tannin level ranks alongside such great Montrose vintages as 2005, 1990, and 1989, but they are noticeably sweeter. It should age handsomely for 30 or more years..92-95" WA 5/07 (hide)
- Wine Advocate
- 5/07
- 92-95
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January 2008
- Wine Advocate
- 5/07
- 92/100
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May 2008
