Château Montrose 2012 – Saint-Estèphe, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, fine, elegant, racy, complex and slightly gourmand. It reveals notes of blackberry and fine notes of cassis associated with discreet notes of strawberry, minerality, a fine salinity, a fine hint if cassis bud as well as a discreet hint of mocha and black tea. The palate is fruity, fresh, delicious, racy, elegant, nicely powerful and offers finesse, a good structure, a fine minerality, fat, a fine salinity, a good volume and juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cassis, blackberry and slight notes of red fruits combined with discreet notes of strawberry. Tannins are fine, racy, integrated and structuring. A beautiful wine! Beautiful harmony! (2017 – 2042)