The 2015 Montrose, a Bordeaux blend from St. Estephe in Bordeaux, France, carries a reputation for being a remarkable vintage. Comprised predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon (67%), with Merlot (29%) and a hint of Cabernet Franc (4%), it offers a deep garnet color and a sophisticated profile.
James Suckling delivers high praise, scoring this wine a remarkable 98 points, describing it as having "intensity and clarity of fruit" with "perfectly polished tannins" and "extremely long and beautiful" finish. He notes it as "one of the best young Montroses in a long, long time" and recommends drinking from 2024.
Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss also commends the wine, awarding it 96 points. He highlights its "sumptuous, powerful" nature, with a "great sense of structure and tannins" and "dense with black fruits and rich black currants." This vintage is marked by an increased proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, setting it up for long-term aging, with optimal drinking suggested from 2026.
Jeb Dunnuck, scoring it 95, refers to it as "the wine of Saint-Estèphe in 2015," praising its "beautifully pure, elegant and multi-dimensional" character. He emphasizes its "fine, polished tannin, perfect balance, and a great finish," suggesting it will improve over the next 4-5 years and last for decades.
Neal Martin from Vinous, also giving it 95 points, notes an "intense bouquet" of fruits and florals, with a palate that is "medium-bodied with fine tannin" and "satisfying freshness and poise."
Decanter's review recognizes the wine's excellence but notes it as "not as deft or effortless as the 2016." Scoring it 93, the review acknowledges its long aging potential and the smallest selection for the grand vin in 15 years.
Overall, the 2015 Montrose is a dense, structured wine with a promising future, celebrated for its depth, complexity, and aging potential.