Chateau Montrose 1964

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Robert Parker (97)

Tasted at the Montrose vertical in Stamford and again at the vertical in
London a few weeks later, I wondered whether the 1964 Montrose would
repeat its spectacular showing at the tasting back in 2004. The answer is
yes. Picked between 18 September and 1 October, unlike many Left Bank
estates, Montrose managed to avoid the mid-October rains that ruined the
Cabernet Sauvignon. It has a stunning bouquet, Burgundian in style, laden
with far more fruité than the 1961, 1966 and 1970. Beautifully defined, there
are plenty of pretty red berry fruit here laced with candied orange peel. The
palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, clearly a "feminine" Montrose,
though that does not preclude it from delivering plenty of weight and fruit
intensity. There is a touch of chlorine towards the finish, but otherwise this
exquisite Saint Estèphe will continue to give great pleasure for many years.
Do not ignore this wonderful Montrose if you ever see it. Tasted June 2016.

Rene Gabriel (17)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 17/20 points.