The 2015 vintage shows a remarkable combination of concentration

A blend of 85% Merlot

The aroma opens dark and complex with forest floor

Chinese five spice and sandalwood plus ever so subtle hints of cardamom and eucalyptus

demonstrating how Bordeaux estates with top terroir can deliver greatness even in a challenging vintage

Château Montrose, Saint-Estephe, 2000, 75cl 12-set The 2015 vintage shows aOriginally rated 96, this wine confirmed its early rating, although again, the backwardness and still very obvious tannins suggest another 7 to 8 year wait. Dense ruby purple, with a bouquet of blueberry, crushed rock, and some floral notes, the wine is medium to full bodied , rich, powerful, but again very tannic and still strikingly youthful. For a wine that is already 10 years of age, it remains infantile. This blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31%