2000 Dame de Montrose
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The 2000 La Dame de Montrose would embarrass plenty of grands vins from this vintage, offering up aromas of sweet cassis, rich soil tones and black truffle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless palate. A touch purer and less rustic than its 1989 counterpart tasted alongside, it derives from the first vintage vinified in stainless steel at this address.
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Robert Parker
Jancis Robinson MW
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Very deep colour. Strong mineral, explosive aromas. Masses of acidity. Not in balance. It does actually taste like a bit of a waste bin for several different lots of wine, some with too much acid and some with too much tannin. (JR)
A superb second wine, 39% of the production made it into the 2000 La Dame de Montrose. Revealing abundant Merlot characteristics, it offers wonderful sweetness, plenty of fat, juicy, chocolatey, black cherry and currant flavors, and a hedonistic personality. It will drink well for 8-10 years. Don't miss it! Apr 2003, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Ch. Montrose is one of two Second Growths from Saint-Estèphe and one of the most consistent producers in Bordeaux. The wines from this property are both elegant and powerful, and some of the Médoc's most age-worthy .