Parker about Château Montrose 1994
Montrose has been one of Bordeaux's most consistently successful chateaux since 1989. An opaque purple color suggests a wine of considerable intensity. One of the most successful 1994s of the northern Medoc, the wine's closed aromatics offer jammy black fruits, plums, spice, and earth. On the palate, there is impressive extract, purity, and copious amounts of sweet blackcurrant fruit nicely balanced by moderate yet ripe tannin. Medium-bodied, with excellent to outstanding concentration, this impressive Montrose should be close to full maturity with another 4-5 years of cellaring.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Saint-Estèphe |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 25%, Cabernet franc 10% |
Alkoholgehalt | 12.50% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Montrose, 3 Avenue des Vignolles, 33180 Saint-Estephe, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2008 - 2043 |
Parker Punkte | 91 |
Jahrgang | 1994 |
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Château Montrose 1994

The 1994 Château Montrose is an outstanding Bordeaux wine from the Saint-Estèphe appellation, reflecting the strength and elegance of this renowned terroir. The wine displays a deep garnet color with hints of ruby, indicating its maturity and concentration. The bouquet is complex and seductive, with intense aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, and cherries, accompanied by subtle notes of cedarwood, tobacco, leather, and a hint of graphite.
On the palate, the Château Montrose 1994 unfolds with remarkable power and structure. The tannins are firm and well-integrated, giving the wine a robust yet elegant texture. The fruit flavors are complemented by a layer of secondary aromas, including notes of truffle, earth, spice, and a fine minerality typical of the finest wines of Saint-Estèphe. The acidity is lively and well-balanced, lending the wine freshness and depth.
The finish is long, complex, and layered, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice, and a subtle smoky note. The Château Montrose 1994 is a wine with an excellent drinking window, but also has further aging potential. It offers a rich and nuanced drinking experience that impressively showcases the quality and tradition of the Château Montrose winery. This wine is an excellent choice for connoisseurs and lovers of aged Bordeaux wines.