Chateau Montrose 1989

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau Montrose
Millésime	1989
Pays	France
Région principale	Bordeaux
Région	Saint-Estephe
Cépage	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Tres bien
Consommable	-2034
Stock	7
Volume	0,75
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Légèrement Abîmée, Légèrement Sale
Consommable	-2025
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
État	Base goulot ou mieux
Étiquette	Légèrement Sale
Consommable	-2025
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (97)

The 1989 Montrose can be a magical wine, even if huge variation between bottles makes it something of a minefield for anyone with an aversion to the animal aromatic signatures of Brettanomyces yeasts. This particular example was one of the best I have had (and as one of the best Bordeaux from my birth year, it is a wine I have drunk several dozen times), offering up rich aromas of cassis, dark berries, black truffle, pencil lead, espresso toast and rich soil tones, followed by a full-bodied, ample and layered palate that's broad, sensual and enveloping, framed by sweet, powdery tannins. In fact, my handwritten notes include the words, "best bottle ever!"

Winespectator (97)

This is phenomenal and I continue to believe that it is superior to the 1990. Fabulous aromas of roasted fruit, blackberry, tobacco, chocolate and toasted oak. Full and velvety and very, very fresh. Powerful and fabulously structured. This will age for years.--Non-blind Château Montrose vertical. Drink now. 22,000 cases made.

James Suckling (99)

This was yet another wine I drunk with wine collector friends in Bangkok – the city is truly buzzing when it comes to wine and when you know where to look! On the nose, there were intense aromas of iron, pot iron and dried fruits, as well as hints of nuts and wet earth. On the palate, it showed a gorgeous texture of ripe tannins and lots of spicy and currant fruit character. A full-bodied, very soft and silky Bordeaux with lots of flavors and a superb finish. Just right now – indeed it seems to be getting younger with age, not older! Decant an hour before. I think it's better than the legendary 1990. It's certainly cleaner and more consistent quality.

Jancis Robinson (18)

Rich, round, almost treacle. Pretty impressive. And by no means fading.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

BOW (9.25)