Chateau Montrose 2008, Saint Estephe, France 0.75L Roast Appearance: Deep golden yellow

Appearance: Deep golden yellow

with mouthwatering mesquite and licorice snap notes that really stretch it out

It is a blend of predominantly Merlot grapes

velvety tannin

What seems pretty obvious at this point is that under normal circumstances without emotional duress

Chateau Montrose 2008, Saint Estephe, France 0.75L Roast Appearance: Deep golden yellowTasted at the chteau, the 2008 Montrose is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 29 September and 15 October. It has a far superior bouquet compared to the underperforming 2006 with black fruit, minerals, fern and briary. It is very composed, almost understated, yet clearly with great potential. The palate is medium bodied with grippy tannin, a fine line of acidity, powerful for the finish