Dame de Montrose - Château Montrose - Saint-Estèphe 2014

Le Point

14,5 / 20

par Jacques Dupont le 21/05/2015

Fruits noirs, épices, bouche vive, tendue, fraîche, serrée, un peu agressive en finale, bonne tension. 

Vinous

90-93 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 11/05/2015

The 2014 La Dame de Montrose presents a distinctly savory profile. Sweet red cherries, flowers, orange peel, herbs and white pepper give the 2014 much of its aromatic lift. Beautifully layered to match its gracious, understated personality, the 2014 impresses with its striking balance and laid-back sense of power. All the elements meld together in a wine of total grace. The 2014 showed better each time I tasted it over the course of two weeks. This is a very sexy second wine from Montrose. The blend is 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% % Petit Verdot that represents 37% of the total production.

Le Figaro

16,5 / 20

par Bernard Burtschy le 06/05/2015

Une version souple de la Dame qui possède en 2014 du charme, de la suavité et un côté avenant et facile à boire. 50% de merlot, 45% de cabernet-sauvignon, 5% petit-Verdot. 37% de la production. 3-8 ans.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 05/05/2015

This wine is Medium-bodied and approachable with freshness, plump, dark red fruits and character. 88-90 Pts

Wine Advocate

84-86 / 100

par Neal Martin le 30/04/2015

The La Dame de Montrose 2014 is a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot representing 37% of the total production. The bouquet is a little simple if compared to say, Les Pagodes de Cos 2014: blackberry mixed with boysenberry, a hint of black olive that is accentuated with time. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, grippy tannin. There is moderate concentration here, just a touch of spice emerging toward the finish that tapers away a little too early. At the moment there is a gulf between this and the superlative Grand Vin - it will be interesting to see whether it remains there in bottle.

Asian Palate

89-90 / 100

par Jeannie Cho Lee MW le 20/04/2015

Nose is ripe with plenty of cocoa, plum and mocha notes. Palate however offers great freshness and a focused body of dark fruit with spices and savory herbs. Alcohol is 13.7% naturally. Merlot had more alcohol and La Dame has 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot.

Decanter.com

17,25 / 20

par Steven Spurrier le 17/04/2015

A 50/50 Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend: lots of spice, deep cassis fruit and incredible freshness. Will show soon and last well. Drink: 2018-2026 (90+)

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

par Jancis Robinson le 16/04/2015

37% of production. 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot. Wine from their new parcel, which did belong to Montrose in 1855, goes mainly into this wine. 
Not quite as deep a crimson as Tronquoy de Lalande. Some attractive pepper on the nose. Very rich palate entry. Really rather scrawny on the finish. Some definite green notes. 

My Bettane + Desseauve

16 / 20

par Bettane & Desseauve le 16/04/2015

Fruit expressif, belle intensité, assez dense et serrée.

timatkin.com

90 / 100

par Tim Atkin MW le 07/04/2015

Wine Enthusiast

93 / 100

par Roger Voss le 01/04/2015

92–94. Barrel Sample. You have to wait for the tannins to come through this ripe, opulent wine. It has black fruit notes that shine generously, while the tannins kick in on the finish to lend a dark, dense texture to the close. It is ready for aging.