Chateau Montrose 2022 Saint Estephe
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Christian Balog beschreibt den Chateau Montrose 2022 Saint Estephe wie folgt: 97-99
Die Nase zeigt sich zunächst etwas schuchter und braucht Zeit im Glas, die Aromen fächern sich aber wunderbar auf, viele dunkle kleine Kirschen, Cassis, Holunder. Dann eine kühle, minzige Frische, ein bisschen rote Paprika und was steiniges im Duft. Im Mund sehr füllig mit massen an reifen Tanninen, eine langer aromatischer Ausklang, der erstaunlich balanciert und feingliedrig wird, viel mehr als man es von dieser üppigen Aromatik hätten erwarten dürfen.
Den Chateau Montrose 2022 Saint Estephe beschreibt William Kelley wie folgt: The 2022 Montrose is such a compelling wine that assigning it a bracketed score seems a mere formality. A brilliant terroir, impeccable viticulture, perfectly timed harvest dates and judicious extraction have aligned to deliver a monument in the making, reminiscent of a far purer, more precise, modern-day version of the 1990 vintage at this address. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cassis, violets, iris, pencil lead and cigar wrapper, it's full-bodied, deep and authoritative, its velvety attack segueing into a layered, elegantly muscular core that's framed by supple, powdery tannins, concluding with a long, resonant finish. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, this only confirms Montrose's status as a de facto first growth and unquestionably one of the contemporary Médoc's very greatest estates.
Den Chateau Montrose 2022 Saint Estephe beschreibt James Suckling wie folgt: A very powerful and structured Montrose with steely tannins that run the length of the wine. It's compacted and muscular with an extremely long finish. Graphite and spices in the aftertaste. This should be terrific after the elevage. From organically grown grapes. 66% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 8% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.
Den WEINNAME beschreibt Jeb Dunnuck wie folgt: The 2022 Château Montrose is a classic blend of two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, all of which was brought up in 60% new oak from a variety of coopers. Another absolutely brilliant wine in the vintage, it offers a saturated purple hue as well as an essence of Montrose-like bouquet of currants, blueberries, damp earth, violets, graphite, and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied, incredibly concentrated, and powerful, it nevertheless has a riveting sense of purity, precision, and finesse that's hard to believe. Given its balance and purity of fruit, as well as the quality of the tannins, it's going to offer incredible pleasure with just 4-6 years of bottle age (a decade would be best) yet be just about immortal if well stored.
Den WEINNAME beschreibt Fallstaff wie folgt: Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, tinitig, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reifes Cassis, feine Kirschfrucht, ein Hauch von kandierte Veilchen, ungemein facettenreich und verführerisch. Kraftvoll, saftig, schwarze Kirschen, Brombeeren, tolle Frische, perfekte Tannine, mineralisch und enorm lange anhaftend, salzig im Abgang, feine Schokonote im Rückgeschmack, riesiges Zukunftspotenzial.
Den WEINNAME beschreibt Jeff Leve wie folgt: 98-100
Almost opaque in color, the wine is equally dark in character with its core of blackberries, black currants, black cherries, and licorice. In the nose, you also find flowers, citrus, and a kitchen full of spices. The level of depth on the palate is almost off the charts, yet, the wine somehow remains light on its feet. There is intensity matched with purity, elegance and seamlessness in the finish that holds your focus for at least 60 seconds. Clearly, this is one of the great vintages of Montrose with a uniqueness of character that fans of the estate should have in their cellar. Lastly, it is important to note there is no feeling of heat, jam or over ripeness here. The wine is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. 14.5% ABV, pH 3.78. Harvesting took place September 2 - September 22. Yields were 31 hectoliters per hectare. The Grand Vin was produced using only 58% of the harvest. The wine is aging in 60% new, French oak barrels for 18 months before bottling. Drink from 2030-2065.
Den WEINNAME beschreibt der Georgina Hindle wie folgt: 97 / 100
A gorgeous richness straight away, you can feel the intensity and concentration but the texture is so sleek, almost silky yet weighty, juicy and intense. Supple but firm with crushed stones, liquorice, tobacco, dark chocolate, plums and blackcurrants. Tannins are firm and at the fore, but cool and crisp with bite and wet stone elements give an instant minerality. The fruit almost takes a back seat, ripe and black in nature, but quieter than the other elements and overall frame. Juicy and succulent, an appealing shot of acidity initially, mouthwatering and vibrant, then the chalky tannins come in and give this a sense of seriousness. This carries the strength of the vintage well, focused and precise with detail and a sense of energy that is so impactful. 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Harvest 2-22 September. 58% grand vin - one of the biggest proportions. There was 53% grand vin in 2018. 3.8pH. 80 IPT. A yield of 31hl/ha.
VINOUS (NEAL MARTIN) : 97-99 / 100