Parker about Chateau Montrose 1999
Tasted at the château, the 1999 Montrose is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 16 September and 1 October. It has an attractive bouquet with black fruit, iodine, tar and sandalwood: fresh and vibrant with commendable focus. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, masculine as usual for Montrose with a fine grip in the mouth. There is backbone and structure to this Montrose, counterpoised with a keen line of acidity and lovely cedar and pencil box notes towards the almost Pauillac-like finish. Whilst not the most exciting Montrose on the block, the 1999 will satiate those who like classic Saint Estèphe that is conservative, yet would complement whatever is at the dinner table. Tasted September 2016.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Saint Estephe |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 33%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 1% |
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 | 2016 - 2040 |
Parker Punkte | 90 |
Jahrgang | 1999 |
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Chateau Montrose 1999

Château Montrose 1999 is an impressive red wine from Saint-Estèphe, a renowned wine region in Bordeaux. From the very first sniff, the wine reveals its fascinating array of aromas. Notes of ripe black fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry mingle with subtle hints of spice, tobacco, and cedarwood. This complex bouquet promises a wine of exceptional depth and complexity.
On the palate, Château Montrose 1999 unfolds with remarkable structure and elegance. The tannins are present, yet silky and well-integrated. They give the wine a beautiful texture and allow for long aging potential. The fruit intensity continues, accompanied by hints of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and a fine mineral note. The balance between acidity, tannins, and fruit is excellent, giving the wine impressive harmony.
The finish of Château Montrose 1999 is long and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of dark fruits and spices on the palate. This wine showcases the characteristics of the Saint-Estèphe terroir with its power, structure, and depth. With its excellent balance and impressive complexity, Château Montrose 1999 is one of the top wines from Bordeaux.