CHÂTEAU MONTROSE SAINT-ESTÈPHE 2005

My score on the 2005 Château Montrose seems to increase every time I taste it, and this was the finest showing yet. Still youthfully ruby/plum-hued, it has a gorgeously layered nose of darker currants, flowers, new saddle leather, and graphite that’s to die for. This carries to a full-bodied Montrose with a dense, concentrated mid-palate, incredibly fine, polished tannins, and a great, great finish. This spicy, complex, nuanced, as well as utterly classic Montrose has another 50-75 years of overall longevity. Count yourself lucky if you have these in the cellar! Drink date: 2025-[2050]. (jebdunnuck.com,June 4, 2025)