Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru 1990

Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru 1990

GC Club

Holzkiste

Zum Winzer

100
100
2
Cabernet Sauvignon 64%, Merlot 32%, Cabernet Franc 4%
5
rot, trocken
Gereift
13,0% Vol.
Trinkreife: 2010–2045
Verpackt in: 12er OHK
9
voluminös & kräftig
tanninreich
3
Lobenberg: 100/100
Parker: 100/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 100/100
Wine Cellar Insider: 100/100
Falstaff: 100/100
6
Frankreich, Bordeaux, Saint Estephe
7
Allergene: Sulfite, Abfüllerinformation
100
/100

Parker über: Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru

-- Parker: The final blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc was harvested between September 14 and October 3. The spring was cold, yet summer was extremely hot and dry – one of the hottest vintages since 1949. The fact that virtually no rain fell in September served as a catalyst to get all the grapes ripe and in cellars. Some bottles of this wine have a definite brett population that gives off the notes of sweaty horses, but this one did not. The ones I have had from my cellar – where I have had it frequently – are quite pure and clean. I suspect that the brett population is in all of them, but unless the wine hits some heat along the transportation route or in storage, the wine will not show any brett. This one tasted at the chateau, as well as those I’ve had from my cellar, have been pristine and not showing the sweaty horse notes that can be in evidence in brett populations that have flourished in the bottle because of external temperatures. This wine has an incredibly complex nose of spring flowers, blackberry and cassis liqueur, scorched earth and barbecue spice. It is full-bodied, majestic and opulent, with low acidity and fabulous fruit. It is close to full maturity. The wine should continue to drink well for at least another 30 or more years, but it is showing secondary nuances in the perfume. The wine is absolutely magnificent, broad, savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-time modern legends from Bordeaux as well as Chateau Montrose.

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/100

Jeb Dunnuck über: Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru

-- Jeb Dunnuck: An absolute monster of a Saint-Estèphe, the 1990 Château Montrose has to-die-for notes of ripe red and black currants, smoked tobacco, lead pencil, saddle leather, truffle, and a hint of eucalyptus that develops with time in the glass. These all carry to a full-bodied, incredibly concentrated 1990 with a layered, stacked mid-palate, resolved tannins, and incredible length. There's clearly a kiss of background brett here (which is a known issue with this vintage), but it doesn't detract in the least in my view, and the density, texture, and power of this beauty, with no sensation of weight, is something to behold. It has a touch of bricking and is clearly fully mature, but this has the concentration and depth to evolve gracefully for another two decades. I don't see any upside here, though, so don't be afraid to open bottles!

100
/100

Wine Cellar Insider über: Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru

-- Wine Cellar Insider: Bacchus was shining on us today because 1990 is either murdered by brett, or if it's clean, the bottle can be majestic. This bottle was majestic and more. The wealth of palate-staining, perfectly ripe, sweet, regal fruit is something to behold. The finish hits the 60-second mark, crosses it with ease, and keeps right on going. However, it is imperative to keep in mind the wine is Jekyll or Hyde and there is no way to know without popping a cork. Drink from 2023-2055

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/100

Falstaff über: Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru

-- Falstaff: Dunkles Rubingranat, zarter Ockerrand, dezente Randaufhellung. Noten von Tabak und Brombeeren, zart nach Lakritze, mineralischer sowie rauchiger Touch. Samtig und schokoladig, mit Luft deutlich weniger animalisch, schwarzbeerig, reife Tannine, lange anhaftend, Nougattouch auch im Abgang, einfach toll, mineralisch und sehr überzeugend.

Mein Winzer

Montrose

In einer der besten Lagen der Appellation, hoch oben, mit wunderbarem Blick auf die Gironde liegt Château Montrose. 2006 fand ein Besitzerwechsel statt. Martin Bouygues, einer der erfolgreichsten Unternehmer Frankreichs, erwarb dieses legendäre Weingut für eine unbekannte Summe.

Chateau Montrose 2eme Cru 1990