The 2019 La Dame de Montrose, a Bordeaux blend from the St Estèphe region of France, has garnered praise for its depth, structure, and balance. Composed of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Petit Verdot, this wine stands out for its unusual blend favoring Cabernet Sauvignon over Merlot, which is typically the majority.

Decanter awarded it a notable 94 points, highlighting its "generous nose filled with sweet blackcurrant fruit" and a "chewy" texture with "fine but grippy tannins." The review emphasizes the wine's balance and complexity, noting its "bright berry fruit and liquorice edges."

Jane Anson, also giving a 94-point score, describes the wine as having "depth and power through the mid palate" with "savoury yet juicy black fruits." She praises it as a "strong 2nd wine that beats out many 1st wines in the vintage," encouraging those who enjoyed the 2010 vintage to give this one a try.

James Suckling notes its "juicy and pleasantly chewy" character, awarding it 93 points for its "milk chocolate, walnut and currant aromas and flavors." He suggests it will be best enjoyed after 2024.

Vinous and Wine Spectator both rated it 92 points, with Vinous describing a "strapping" bouquet and a "persistent and satisfying finish," while Wine Spectator mentions its "core of lightly steeped plum and blackberry fruit" with "smoldering tobacco and dark earth notes."

Jeb Dunnuck calls it "impressive" with "ripe darker cherries, currants, leafy herbs, tobacco," and a "silky, graceful texture," rating it 91 points. The Wine Enthusiast echoes the strength of the wine's structure, also granting it 94 points, noting its "impressive weight and concentration."

Overall, the 2019 La Dame de Montrose is a sophisticated and promising second wine that is expected to evolve beautifully over the coming years, appealing to those who appreciate a well-structured Bordeaux blend.