The 2019 Montrose, a Bordeaux blend from the renowned St Estephe region of France, has garnered significant acclaim from top wine reviewers, with many highlighting its exceptional quality and aging potential. This vintage, composed of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc, has been described as both powerful and elegant.
Jane Anson awarded it a near-perfect score of 99, praising its "gorgeous rich color" and "chocolate, mocha, cappuccino" notes, while emphasizing its "measured, confident, delicious" profile. Similarly, Wine Spectator's James Molesworth scored it 96, noting the "lush and lovely" mix of fruit flavors supported by "sleek floral and iron notes."
Several reviewers, including Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and Jeb Dunnuck, gave the wine a score of 97. William Kelley highlighted its "dramatic, perfumed bouquet" and "beautifully refined tannins," while Dunnuck commended its "pure, graceful, layered mouthfeel" and "great finish."
Notably, Wine Enthusiast and Vinous both awarded the 2019 Montrose a perfect score of 100. Roger Voss from Wine Enthusiast praised its "massive structure" and "impressive black fruits," attributing this to the investment by the Bouygues family. Antonio Galloni from Vinous described it as "rich, inky and towering in concentration" with "off the charts intensity."
The Wine Independent also joined the perfect score club, with Lisa Perrotti-Brown noting the wine's "bold notes of stewed black plums" and "vibrant black fruits," which contribute to its "very long and fragrant" finish.
Overall, the 2019 Montrose is a standout vintage, celebrated for its depth, balance, and potential for long-term aging, making it an exceptional choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.