Château Montrose 2024

Dark color, deep nose, black cherry, cassis, smoke, tobacco, eucalyptus, almond blossoms; the palate is gripping, dense, with masses of tannins, excellent structure—within the context of the vintage this is a true monument. The wine has bite, drive, and length. One of the best wines of the vintage.

Vivid deep colour in the glass. High acidity as well as sweet and sour fruit make the first impression – lifted and charming, this has a fun personality while being structured and long. Fine tannins support the blackcurrant and chocolate elements, and I love the licks of wet stone on the finish. A little charged, somewhat unusual for the vintage, but the concentration really works. You don’t get the impression they struggled at all. Great texture and balance. Very impressive. Optical sorting. A yield of 38hl/ha. 45% grand vin production up from 41% normally. 13% press wine. Ageing 60% new oak for 18 months.

Black currants, lead pencil, tobacco, flowers, and black raspberries fill the heady perfume. Quite rich for the vintage, with a nice bite of juicy currants, spice, and a blast of refreshing mint at the back of the vibrant finish. This is not a vintage of power; its strength comes from balance, freshness, and early drinkability. This is the second vintage produced entirely from Terrasse 4. The wine is a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. This is the largest percentage of Cabernet ever placed in the blend in the history of Chateau Montrose. 13% ABV, pH 3.5. Harvesting took place September 23 - October 7. Drink from 2030-2055. 94-96 pts

Beautifully deep colour, this shows chalk, violet flowers, peony, fragrant and enticing floral profile compared to so many in the vintage, this is excellent, cocoa bean, cassis, depth, layers and concentration - one of the wines of the vintage. 15% press wine, a little more than usual. Harvest 23 September to 8 October, Pierre Grafeuille estate director.

Beautiful deep red with bright highlights. A highly aromatic nose, fine, pure and subtle. Precise on the attack and fragrant through the mid-palate, the wine develops into a smooth, flavoursome texture, with real class on the finish. Well-structured, it ends long and very good. Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc. Alcohol: 13% – pH: 3.55. Second vintage produced 100% from Terrace 4.