Chateau Montrose 2008, Saint Estephe, France 0.75L #N/A chewy frame and lively backbone

chewy frame and lively backbone

restrained Chardonnay unfolds on the palate

and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon

while bringing together fruity and flowery aromas

multi-layered mid-palate

Chateau Montrose 2008, Saint Estephe, France 0.75L #N/A chewy frame and lively backboneTasted at the chteau, the 2008 Montrose is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 29 September and 15 October. It has a far superior bouquet compared to the underperforming 2006 with black fruit, minerals, fern and briary. It is very composed, almost understated, yet clearly with great potential. The palate is medium bodied with grippy tannin, a fine line of acidity, powerful for the finish