2022 La Dame de Montrose Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
Reg: $47.94
$42.94
Pre-Arrival: 24+ btls
ETA: Aug. 2025
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REVIEWS

JS 95 JD 95 JL 95 WA 94 VN 94 DC 92 JA 92
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, April 2023

(JS 94-95 points) Wonderful freshness and brightness to this with currants and red berries, as well as chocolate and hints of coffee. Full and layered with round tannins and a fresh and vivid finish. Lemon rind...
JD 95

jebdunnuck.com, May 2023

(93-95 points) The second wine of Château Montrose, the 2022 La Dame De Montrose, tastes like a Grand Vin. More Merlot-dominated (71% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc), the...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com,

(93-95 points) Dark black fruits, flowers, cocoa, and wet earth open the nose. On the palate is where you find this is at its best, with its layers of supple, creamy, fresh, elegant, dark red fruits, and chocolate. There...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2023

(WA 92-94 points) A second wine that would embarrass numerous classified growths, the 2022 La Dame de Montrose unfurls in the glass with aromas of blackberries, violets, rose petals, charcoal and loamy soil, followed by...
VN 94

Vinous, May 2023

(VN 92-94 points) The 2022 La Dame de Montrose is deep, pliant and rich. All of the intensity of this warm, very dry vintage comes through in the wine’s sheer size and ripe, dark profile. Black cherry, plum, chocolate...
DC 92

Decanter, April 2023

High toned and chewy at the same time, the bright, super fresh and delineated fruit has bite to it, crystalline edges but the tannins have a sense of fleshy texture giving bounce. The tannins subside pretty quickly...
JA 92

janeanson.com, April 2023

Higher proportion of Merlot than usual in the blend, this is deep ruby red in colour and opens to sandalwood, cedar, black pepper and rosemary notes, alongside ripe blackberry and creme de cassis fruits. A lucky vineyard...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Estephe
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2022 La Dame de Montrose is a Bordeaux Blend that hails from the prestigious St Estephe region of Bordeaux, France. With its deep red color, this wine is a true gem that showcases the essence of the terroir.

On the nose, the 2022 La Dame de Montrose opens with enticing aromas of dark black fruits, flowers, cocoa, and wet earth. These complex aromas invite you to dive deeper into the glass and discover the wine's true character.

Once on the palate, this wine truly shines. It reveals layers of supple, creamy, fresh, and elegant dark red fruits, accompanied by hints of chocolate. The softness of the wine is paired with richness, creating a truly luxurious experience. The depth of flavor lingers on the palate, leaving a lasting impression, with a touch of energetic orange rind in the endnote.

The blend of this wine consists of 71% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. This combination of grape varietals creates a harmonious balance and a wine of exceptional quality. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, this wine has a perfect level of richness and structure.

The 2022 La Dame de Montrose can be enjoyed upon release for its upfront fruitiness, or it can be aged to enhance its complexity. The wine has the potential to age beautifully, offering even more layers of flavor and depth.

Renowned wine critics have praised the 2022 La Dame de Montrose. Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it an impressive score of 95 points, describing it as having "layers of supple, creamy, fresh, elegant, dark red fruits, and chocolate." Jeb Dunnuck from jebdunnuck.com also gave it a score of 95 points, stating that it tastes like a Grand Vin and praising its purity and elegance.

In conclusion, the 2022 La Dame de Montrose is a wine of exceptional quality that truly represents the best of Bordeaux. With its beautiful color, enticing aromas, and layered flavors, it is a wine that will captivate your senses and leave a lasting impression. Whether enjoyed now or aged, this wine is a true delight for any wine enthusiast.