The 2019 Montrose, a Bordeaux Blend from St Estephe, has garnered attention from top wine critics, consistently praised for its depth, structure, and potential for aging. This red wine, with an alcohol content of 14.5%, is notable for its vibrant garnet-purple color and complex bouquet.
Receiving a perfect score from Wine Enthusiast, reviewer Roger Voss describes it as having "massive structure" and "great concentration," emphasizing the wine's impressive black fruits and rich berry flavors. Voss attributes some of its excellence to the investment of its owners, the Bouygues family, suggesting this wine will develop beautifully over the years and is best enjoyed from 2027 onwards.
Vinous' Antonio Galloni echoes this sentiment with another perfect score, noting the wine's "off the charts intensity" and "striking depth," while appreciating its balance of elegance and power. He calls it "one of the wines of the vintage," highlighting its rich, inky character.
Jane Anson also offers high praise with a near-perfect 99 score, citing its "gorgeous rich color" and blend of chocolate, mocha, and toasted oak with concentrated black fruits. Anson describes the wine as "confident, delicious," and a "no-brainer to recommend."
Other reviewers also commend the 2019 Montrose. James Suckling remarks on its "polished and very fine" nature with "lovely length." Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate recognizes its "suave, sensual and polished" profile, with William Kelley highlighting its "harmoniously integrated" tannins and sweet core of fruit.
Overall, the 2019 Montrose is a robust, layered wine with excellent aging potential, showcasing a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
