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.

The 2020 Montrose Bordeaux Blend from the St Estephe sub-region of Bordeaux, France, is a well-crafted red wine that has garnered high praise from several reputable wine critics.

Decanter gave this vintage a remarkable score of 98, noting its "scented and perfumed nose with a delicate charm." The review describes the wine as "striking, full, round, juicy and crisp," highlighting its excellent definition of elements. The reviewer appreciated the interplay between its serious structure and generous, friendly character, calling it "energetic and pent-up."

Jane Anson awarded the 2020 Montrose an impressive 99 points, describing it as "beautifully balanced, classically refined but profound." Anson praised its nuanced flavors of cassis, blackberry puree, and peony, among others. She noted the wine's "exceptional softness yet density to the tannins" and its clear aging potential, concluding that it is "easy to love, very easy to recommend."

Vinous echoed this sentiment, also giving the wine 99 points. Neal Martin described it as "unequivocally a brilliant wine and a benchmark in recent years," highlighting its "fabulous bouquet" of blackberry, bilberry, and crushed stone. He emphasized its "precise entry" and "unerring detail and mineralité," remarking on its silky texture.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate went even further, awarding the 2020 Montrose a perfect score of 100. William Kelley described it as "a monument in the making," with aromas of violets, dark berries, and black truffle. He praised its "elegantly muscular profile, terrific purity and energy," and "beautifully powdery tannins," calling it the estate's finest vintage in recent decades.

Wine Enthusiast also rated the wine highly, with a score of 97. Roger Voss highlighted its "powerful tannins" and "delicious fruitiness," noting the fine black currant flavors and firm structure provided by the Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Wine Independent's Lisa Perrotti-Brown gave the wine 99 points, commending its "classic scents of cassis, pencil shavings, and plum preserves." She described the palate as "tightly wound with loads of black fruit and savory layers," concluding with an "epic length and a refreshing lift."

Overall, the 2020 Montrose stands out as a highly esteemed wine, praised for its exceptional balance, nuanced flavors, and clear aging potential.