2014 Montrose Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 97 JA 97 WE 97 DC 96 WA 96 TWI 96 JD 95 JL 95 WS 95
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, February 2017

Incredible aromas of currants, blackberries, slate and flowers. Full-bodied yet so tight and beautiful with superb polish and brightness. The length is fantastic. Truly superb. Drink in 2021.
JA 97

janeanson.com, February 2024

Noticeably younger than many in its tannic structure and fruit concentration, this has a ton of lift and a ton of slate-filled tannic grip. A stately St Esèphe, entirely in keeping with the character of this wine, lovers...
WE 97

Wine Enthusiast, April 2015

(WE95-97 points) This is a hugely structured wine, almost severe in a way that is typical of this estate. It has power and concentration, with intense fruitiness and a rich, generous texture. The finish is fresh and...
DC 96

Decanter, May 2018

The velvety texture of the fruit and the tannins seem to shine through here, even on the aromatics. It's one of the wines of the vintage and is showing beautifully after four years. Of course, it's nowhere near ready to...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2023

(96+ points) The brilliant 2014 Montrose is the fruit of a harvest that stretched out for almost a month, ending on October 17. One of the wines of the vintage, it opens in the glass with aromas of cassis and plums...
TWI 96

The Wine Independent, September 2023

This was winemaker Vincent Decup's first vintage. "Veraison was very late - not until the end of August for the Cabernet Sauvignon and the Petit Verdot," he commented. "This led to a late vintage with a nice Indian summer...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

I loved the 2014 Montrose and it has an incredible purity and elegance that sets it apart from its peers. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it offers a deeper...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, November 2017

This is a super wine, and due to the uneven reputation of the vintage, it sells for a very fair price. However, the wine is already starting to shut down, so if you are thinking of tasting a bottle in its youth, to get...
WS 95

Wine Spectator, January 2017

This is seriously built, with an admirable core of red and black currant paste and bitter plum fruit inlaid with notes of tobacco, bay and smoldering charcoal. The finish is ramrod straight thanks to an iron girder...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Estephe
Vintage 2014
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

Chateau Montrose is situated five kilometers north of Pauillac in Saint-Estephe, on a very well-drained and ideally exposed gravelly outcrop which runs for over a kilometer along the Gironde estuary. The 95-hectare (234-acre) vineyard surrounds the chateau, the winery, and the outbuildings, planted to a mix of grape varieties with Cabernet Sauvignon making up 60% of the vines, with parcels of Merlot (32%), Cabernet Franc (6%) and Petit Verdot (2%).

Succeeding three generations of the Charmolue family, Martin and Olivier Bouygues acquired Chateau Montrose in 2006. Acquiring a love of Montrose wines from their father, and keenly aware of the potential of its unique terroir, they decided to invest in their passion. Under their management, Montrose entered the 21st century with a spectacular reconstruction.

This great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estephe appellation. With rigorous selection in both the vineyard and the winery, Chateau Montrose is structured and tannic, yet possesses the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classe. With time, it develops a delicate and complex bouquet.

The best vintages of Montrose are exceptionally long-lived, with certain vintages (1921, 1929, 1982, 1990, and 2009) considered to be legendary. The blend is roughly equivalent to the vineyard plantings - 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, with the balance from Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The wine is matured for 18 months in 60% new oak barrels.

Introducing the 2014 Montrose, a Bordeaux Blend from the renowned Montrose winery in the St Estephe sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine is a true expression of the terroir and craftsmanship that Montrose is known for.

In the glass, the 2014 Montrose exhibits a deep, rich red color that immediately captures your attention. The nose is filled with incredible aromas of currants, blackberries, slate, and flowers. It is a bouquet that entices and intrigues, inviting you to explore further.

On the palate, this wine truly shines. It is full-bodied yet tight, with superb polish and brightness. The flavors of red and black currant paste and bitter plum are perfectly balanced and complemented by notes of tobacco, bay, and smoldering charcoal. The tannins are present but well-integrated, providing structure and support to the wine. The finish is fresh and lingering, leaving you with a lasting impression.

The 2014 Montrose has received high praise from critics. Wine Enthusiast awarded it an impressive 97 points, describing it as a "hugely structured wine" with "intense fruitiness and a rich, generous texture." Wine Spectator also gave it a score of 95, praising its core of fruit and straight finish. James Suckling was equally impressed, calling it "incredible" and giving it a score of 97. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it 96 points, noting its beautiful balance and crisp, tensile black fruit. Jeb Dunnuck described it as a wine that "sets it apart from its peers" and awarded it 95 points. Decanter gave it 96 points, highlighting its velvety texture and vibrant tannins. Jeff Leve recommended enjoying it in its youth and awarded it 95 points. Finally, Jane Anson praised it as one of the wines of the vintage, awarding it 97 points and describing it as "confident" and "extremely well handled."

The 2014 Montrose is a wine that showcases the best of Bordeaux. Its elegance, complexity, and aging potential make it a truly exceptional choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, this wine is sure to leave a lasting impression.