Chateau Montrose, 1955 Red Wine
St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 13%
Price:
$858.26 USD
Description
*** 95 Points Robert Parker (NM) ***
Reviews: "the 1955 Montrose is a legendary vintage for the estate. Certainly my solitary encounter several years ago was off the charts, a view since vindicated by others lucky enough to have encountered it. Certainly here, the 1955 had an amazing, deep, almost refulgent color with a thin tawny rim. The bouquet was very intense with dark berry fruit, bergamot, Earl Grey and even dried honey, unusually opulent for this normally quite foursquare vintage. The palate is swarthy and structured with great depth and balance. One or two commented upon the volatility of this wine and true, this upended the finish, blurring the edges. It is one of those occasions where a perfect bottle would clearly be close to perfection, whereas this magnum pointed you to it rather than gave you a first-hand experience. Therefore, my plus sign against my score indicates that a perfect specimen could be one of the best wines that you will ever taste. Tasted June 2016.
About Chateau Montrose Château Montrose, an illustrious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its exceptional wines and storied history. Classified as a Second Growth in the prestigious Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855, Château Montrose has long been celebrated for its commitment to quality and tradition. Spanning approximately 95 hectares of prime vineyard land overlooking the Gironde estuary, the estate benefits from unique gravelly soils ideal for cultivating Bordeaux grape varieties. Under the stewardship of the Bouygues family since 2006, Château Montrose continues to innovate while maintaining its heritage, producing wines that are revered for their complexity, elegance, and aging potential.
Condition
upper shoulder - label bin soiled