Chateau Dame de Montrose 2021 Chateau Montrose

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Montrose
Vintage	2021
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, St. Estephe
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2024-2040
Stock	2

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (90)

The 2021 La Dame de Montrose is a worthy counterpoint to the grand vin, shedding a touch of youthful reduction in the glass to reveal aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with exotic spices, orange zest and petals. Medium to full-bodied, suave and sensual, it's layered and complete, with a lively, charming profile.

James Suckling (92)

This juicy red shows cedar and berry character, spices and hints of dried roses. Medium body with a savory finish and round and easy tannins. Drink now.

Jancis Robinson (16.50)

53% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc.
Darkest purple-crimson. Rich, dark fruit aroma. This has finesse and freshness and is one of the better-balanced 2021s in this line-up even with quite marked acidity. Dry, relatively light tannins. Perhaps slightly lacking in flesh in the middle.

Vinous (92)

The 2021 La Dame de Montrose is a very serious second wine. Dark, pliant and super-expressive, the 2021 possesses notable depth and class to burn. Dark red/black fruit, graphite, spice, new leather and incense build as this deep, beautifully resonant Saint-Estèphe gains volume in the glass. This is impeccably done.

Jeb Dunnuck (90)

A blend of 53% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, the 2021 La Dame De Montrose is another impeccably made wine from this château, which has been playing at a First Growth level for many years now. Beautiful red cherries, currants, sappy tobacco, and some floral notes, as well as some classic Saint-Estèphe damp earth, all define the aromatics, and it's medium-bodied, with fine tannins and outstanding overall balance. Give it 2-3 years and enjoy bottles over the following decades. I love its purity of fruit.