| Classification | |
| Type | Rouge |
| Marque | Chateau Montrose |
| Millésime | 1996 |
| Pays | France |
| Région principale | Bordeaux |
| Région | Saint-Estephe |
| Cépage | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
| Volume | 0,75 |
| État | Parfait |
| Étiquette | Parfait |
| Consommable | -2050 |
| Stock | 1 |
| État | Parfait |
| Étiquette | Parfait |
| État | Extrait de son coffret en bois d'origine |
| Étiquette | Parfait |
The 1996 Montrose reveals outstanding potential. It boasts a saturated dark ruby/purple color, and aromas of new oak, jammy black currants, smoke, minerals, and new saddle leather. This multi-layered wine is rich and medium to full-bodied, with sweet tannin, a nicely-textured, concentrated mid-palate, and an impressively long finish.
A classic St.-Estèphe with all the exotic character you expect from this appellation, along with a harmony, finesse and subtlety not seen in many '96s. Absolutely wonderful aromas of blackberries, anise seed, minerals and spices. Full-bodied, with layers of well-integrated, polished tannins and an intense spicy, fruity aftertaste. One of the best of the modern-day wines from Montrose.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.