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91 Points
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90 Points
Honour four decades of memories with the perfect 40th gift, a timeless treasure celebrating 40 years of excellence.
Château Montrose 1985 is a testament to the estate’s reputation for producing powerful, long-lived Saint-Estèphe wines. With nearly 40 years of evolution, it has softened into a beautifully structured claret, where dark fruit, tobacco, and earthy spice intertwine with Montrose’s hallmark precision.
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Description
Château Montrose, a powerhouse of the Médoc, is renowned for its deeply structured, Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines that age effortlessly. The 1985 vintage enjoyed a warm and consistent growing season, producing a wine of balance and refinement. Now in its prime, it offers aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and leather, with a savoury minerality and finely integrated tannins. This is a superb opportunity to enjoy a mature Montrose at its peak, showcasing the estate’s classic depth and complexity.
Tasting policy does not apply to auction items and wines aged over 20 years.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal
Palate:Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
Description
Château Montrose, a powerhouse of the Médoc, is renowned for its deeply structured, Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines that age effortlessly. The 1985 vintage enjoyed a warm and consistent growing season, producing a wine of balance and refinement. Now in its prime, it offers aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and leather, with a savoury minerality and finely integrated tannins. This is a superb opportunity to enjoy a mature Montrose at its peak, showcasing the estate’s classic depth and complexity.
Tasting policy does not apply to auction items and wines aged over 20 years.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal
Palate:
Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite
Food Pairings:
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Blueberry, Boysenberry, Herbal
Blue Fruits, Cassis, Graphite
Pork
Red Meat