making it both charming in its youth and interesting for those who appreciate classic red Burgundy
and a discreet hint of dried tomato
The 2016 vintage is particularly sought after in Barolo
ultra-fine tannins
grainy frame with lovely freshness lifting the perfumed fruit to a very long
Château Montrose, Saint-Estephe, 2000, 75cl Seasonal Tasting making it both charming inA brilliant wine that stands out as one of the high points of the vintage, the 2009 Montrose unwinds in the glass with a rich and incipiently complex bouquet of dark berries, cigar wrapper and loamy soil, framed by a deftly judged touch of new oak. Full bodied, broad and enveloping, it's a velvety, layered and impressively dynamic wine that's deep and concentrated, exhibiting terrific balance and a long, resonant finish. While it is still five or six