TN: 1996 Château Montrose (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe)

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  • 1996 Château Montrose - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe (5/28/2022)
    Opened an hour ahead, but immediately recorked as nose was ebullient. On the pour, it was such a lovely glass of well-aged bordeaux; lots of cigar box playing through plush plum and blueberry. I did not detect the blood and iron notes that I sometimes find in this wine; but the midpalate was complex and the finish long. It’s just entered its drinking window and surely will stay there for a very long time. (94 pts.)
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That’s a lovely note. I last opened a bottle about 7 years ago, and loved it then but felt I should wait on my 1 remaining bottle. Maybe I’ll open it this summer when I have family visiting.

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Thanks, Diane,

You could definitely open it now or hold–lovely bottle either way.

Happy summer!
Josh

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Great note, great wine!

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Opened this about a year ago and was a big fan. Mid pallet was a hit light in my experience sounds like it may be filling out.

Great stuff!

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Opened my first bottle in 2016 and felt it needed additional time. Glad to hear it continues to evolve nicely and will definitely pull another cork soon.

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Thanks.
Surprised it is so evolved. Looks like it’s time to rescue from hibernation and drink a bottle.

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Thanks for the testimony … I will have it next month …

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Awesome to hear…I recently picked this vintage up along with '83 and '95.

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Looking forward to read your note, as always, Laurent, and please also do post, Marc, when you crack yours! (I’ve got one more bottle that I will now be saving for a special occasion.)

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Marx will be popping that Montrose with me…

He better!

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Groucho or Karl?

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It is not for comedic reasons thay I use the “x” in his spelling. :wink:

Let’s just say, em, Marx is a playa!

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Like Groucho or Karl?