Château Montrose - Saint-Estèphe 2000

Jamessuckling.com

96 / 100

par James Suckling le 28/04/2014

Just starting to open, it shows beautiful spices and dark fruit on the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied with ultra-fine, integrated tannins and an extremely complex, refined finish. Drink or hold.

La Revue du Vin de France

18 / 20

le 01/12/2009

Encore serré au nez, avec des notes de fruits, mais aussi de havant et de poivre. La bouche est très dense, vibrante et profonde. Un grand vin sur la réserve.

Wein Wisser

19 / 20

par René Gabriel le 07/05/2009

Recht dunkles Weinrot. Erstaunlich zugänglich im Moment, ebenso verblüffend ist der bereits recht ausgeprägte Terroir-Ton, der von getrockneten Kräutern und Ledernoten sowie einem Hauch Rosinen durchsetzt ist. Fülliger Gaumen, runde, jedoch noch verlangende Gerbstoffe, sehr aromatischer Nachklang. Früh trinkreif, stilistisch an 1990 erinnernd! 2012 – 2030

Wine Spectator

96 / 100

par James Suckling le 01/01/2006

Aromas of mint, berry and licorice follow through to a full-bodied palate that is thick and rich yet refined and reserved. This is dense and well-structured, with loads of vanilla, berry and lightly roasted fruit. Powerful but still holding back. Compacted and dense. Should be fantastic. This is better than I remember. Best after 2010.

TAST

18 / 20

le 07/11/2005

Une première bouteille n’est pas vraiment nette au nez : une petite oxydation sans doute liée à un bouchon déficient développe des notes évoluées de cuir. Une seconde bouteille heureusement rend justice au millésime. Le nez puissant mais harmonieux développe des notes balsamiques de haute maturité du raisin et évolue même vers l’eu-calyptus à l’air. Un vin très corsé, riche en alcool naturel, soutenu par des tannins fermes mais sans agressivité. On retrouvera dans le 1955 cette générosité mais avec une élaboration plus rustique !

Wine Spectator

95 / 100

par James Suckling le 31/07/2003

Incredible. Gorgeous blackberries, licorice and vanilla, with lovely and complex aromas. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and a long finish. It goes on and on and on. Best since the amazing 1996. Best after 2010. 15,000 cases made.

Wine Advocate

96 / 100

par Robert Parker le 30/04/2003

This estate has frequently hit the bull's eye over recent vintages, and the 2000 Montrose is the finest effort produced since the compelling 1990 and 1989. This gigantically sized, tannic, backward effort boasts a saturated inky purple color followed by a huge nose of acacia flavors, crushed blackberries, creme de cassis, vanilla, hickory smoke, and minerals. Extremely full-bodied, powerful, dense, and multi-layered, this unreal Montrose should last for 30+ years. A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, this is a special wine that has exceptional purity and length. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

par Robert Parker le 28/02/2002

The 2000 Montrose is a fine effort.. Gigantically sized, its saturated inky purple color is followed by a huge nose of crushed blackberries, creme de cassis, vanilla, hickory smoke, and minerals. Extremely full-bodied, powerful, dense, and chewy, this unreal Montrose should last for 30+ years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2040.

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

par Robert Parker le 30/04/2001

A sensational Montrose, the 2000 may be the finest produced since the 1996 and 1990. A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot (56% of the crop was utilized in the final wine), this sensational, opaque purple-colored 2000 offers a terrific nose of melted licorice, creme de cassis, blackberries, minerals, and smoke. The wine is full-bodied, unctuously-textured, fleshy, and pure, with high but sweet tannin levels. The finish lasts for over 40 seconds. Like most Montrose, the blockbuster 2000 will undoubtedly reveal more tannin as it ages. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2035.