{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-st-estephe-2018-750ml","title":"Château Montrose St.-Estèphe 2018 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100 points Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA full-bodied powerhouse as well as a perfect wine, the 2018 Château Montrose is a final blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 6% Cabernet Franc that was raised in 60% new French oak. Boasting a deep purple hue as well as awesome levels of crème de cassis and smoky blackberry fruits and notes of tobacco, lead pencil, scorched earth, and chocolate, it's deep, opulent, and incredibly concentrated on the palate, with no shortage of mid-palate depth, tannins, or length. It reminds me a little of a fresher version of the 2003, although there's more Cabernet Sauvignon in 2018 as well as less Merlot. It has that classic Montrose minerality and backward, mineral-laced style, yet I suspect this will be drinkable in just 5-6 years and should evolve into a modern-day legend from this terroir. (3\/2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98 points Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRich and deep with beautifully nuanced dark chocolate, mocha, cocoa bean and liquorice. Just full of understated power and silky tannins. This is gorgeous and among my top wines of the Left Bank. As it opens in the glass you get sweet black cherry and cassis flesh, and a sense of lilting sappiness. Great stuff from Montrose. (JA) (11\/2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98 points James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePurity and beauty on the nose with blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, crushed-stone and violet character. A full-bodied red with masses of polished tannins and intense flavors of currants and blackberries. Juicy finish. Super depth to this. Goes on for minutes. Try after 2027. (3\/2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 points Vinous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 2018 Montrose is dazzling. Whereas so many 2018s are opulent and broad, Montrose is a wine of vertical explosive power. Ripe Cabernet aromatics soar out of the glass, making a strong first impression. Black cherry, leather, licorice, graphite and menthol develop later as the 2018 starts to open in the glass. The energy, vibrancy and drive here are palpable right out of the gate. Montrose is one of real stars of 2018. Don't miss it! (AG) (3\/2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine confirms the place of Montrose among the top Bordeaux estates. With its rich tannins and powerful structure, it exudes concentration and density. But the wine also shows a sense of style. Fruit purity will make it impressive and allow it to age for many years. Drink this wine from 2028. *Cellar Selection* (RV) (3\/2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e95 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark and winey, with a well-built core laden with cassis and dark plum puree while flashes of anise, lilac and charcoal fill in throughout. Finish has hints of chestnut and warm earth for a burly edge, but there's ample fruit for balance. Plenty grippy in the end too; cellaring required. (JM) (3\/2021)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975634292960,"sku":"102401","price":284.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/chateau-montrose-st-estephe_1_ab85250a-0e8f-4cdf-bcb6-a8ad90469a90.jpg?v=1663884332","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-montrose-st-estephe-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}