La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2023

The blackberries and blackcurrants show through beautifully, together with very integrated tannins. Dense and textured. Transparent. Graphite coming through. Second wine of Montrose. 61% merlot, 32% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot and 2% cabernet franc. Score – 94-95. (jamessuckling.com, April 15, 2024)