Lot 342
CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR 2003 (1) WA 93
CHÂTEAU CERTAN DE MAY 2005 (1)
CHÂTEAU CLERC MILON 2005 (1)
CHÂTEAU LAGRANGE 2005 (1)
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2005 (1) WA 97
CHÂTEAU PAPE CLÉMENT 2000 (1) WA 96
Lot 342 Details
CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR 2003 (1)
Saint-Estèphe. 3ième Cru Classé
scraped & scuffed label
WA 93
CHÂTEAU CERTAN DE MAY 2005 (1)
Pomerol.
CHÂTEAU CLERC MILON 2005 (1)
Pauillac. 5ième Cru Classé
scuffed label
CHÂTEAU LAGRANGE 2005 (1)
Saint-Julien. 3ième Cru Classé
stained & scraped label
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2005 (1)
Saint-Estèphe. 2ième Cru Classé
stained & scuffed label
Tasted at the vertical in London, the 2005 Montrose came and delivered the goods. This was the best example of the 2005 that I have tasted, perhaps a wine that is going to prove that, the longer wine lovers can resist temptation. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc and .5% Petit Verdot picked between 23 September and 9 October. The bouquet is extremely detailed, displaying more red berry fruit compared to the 2010 Montrose that leans towards black. Graphite and cedar emerge with time, even an unusual floral scent that is uncommon with respect to this property, whilst all the time retaining fantastic focus and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a ferrous tincture on the entry. There are the first signs of secondary notes (dried leaves and bay leaf), but it is the tannic backbone and the precision that really defines this Montrose at the moment. For certain, it is masculine and structured, yet it has enormous potential, perhaps more than was suggested when it was first released? This is for the long term, but you know that already. Tasted June 2016. Drink: 2025-2065 WA 97
CHÂTEAU PAPE CLÉMENT 2000 (1)
Pessac-Léognan. Grand Cru Classé
scraped & scuffed label
WA 96