Classification | Dèuxieme Cru Classé |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau Montrose |
Vintage | 1998 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, St. Estephe |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Slightly bin stained |
Drinkable | -2025 |
Stock | 0 |
A classic effort, the 1998 Montrose exhibits a dense purple color in addition to a sweet nose of jammy cassis, licorice, earth, and smoke. It is a powerful and full-bodied wine with well-integrated tannin. Given Montrose's tendency to shut down, it is performing better out of bottle than I expected.
Slinky and elegant, with lots of plum, tobacco and meat aromas. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a pleasant, fruity finish.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.