2006 Chateau Montrose, 2nd Growth St. Estephe (12 x Bottle)
Drink now until 2037.
2006 Chateau Montrose, 2nd Growth St. Estephe (12 x Bottle)
Drink now until 2037.
| Producer | Chateau Montrose |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | St. Estephe |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 12.50% |
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Inside Bordeaux
A high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon is reflected in the flavour profile, and this remains a young wine at 15 years old, but like many 2006s lacks a little generosity right now. Plenty of classic St Estephe character that is likely to follow the same ageing pattern as the 2000 – remaining stubborn for another few years, but giving great pleasure when it finally opens up. Blue and black fruits, tobacco leaf, firm tannins, black peppery, juice and slate minerality on the finish. Harvest September 18 to October 3. First year that Jean-Bernard Delmas, ex-Haut-Brion, was in charge (the Bouygues had taken over in January 2006, and he was immediately appointed CEO).
94 Points / Drinking 2021 - 2040
By Jane Anson / September 2021
Vinous
(72% cabernet sauvignon and 28% merlot) Bright ruby-red. Cool but complex aromas of currant, red cherry, licorice and fresh herbs, with hints of olive and smoke. Supple and sweet but a bit medicinal and stern, with the herbal element carrying through in the mouth; could use more stuffing. Finishes with substantial tongue-dusting tannins. This is refined but subdued today, showing less concentration and earthy character than the wines made by Laguarigue from 2000 through 2005. Developing slowly.
88-91 Points
By Stephen Tanzer / May 2007
Vinous
Good deep red. Aromas of black cherry, licorice, mint and fresh herbs. Round and sweet, with attractive sweetness but a light herbal character. Finishes with fine, dusty tannins and good length. Suave in style but misses the thrust of the best northern Medoc wines in 2006.
88-89 Points
By Stephen Tanzer / May 2008