2009 Chateau Montrose - St. Estephe (750ml) Ex-Chateau Release

One of the most celebrated Bordeaux vintages of the modern era — and the wine that cemented Montrose's status as a true "super second." The 2009 received a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker at the Wine Advocate, catapulting Montrose into the global spotlight and drawing immediate comparisons to the legendary 1990. The nose is glorious — Black Forest cake, licorice, crème de cassis, warm blueberries, charcoal, truffles, tapenade, and menthol. Full-bodied, rich, and super concentrated on the palate, yet superbly harmonious, with a firm backbone of ripe, grainy tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and mineral-laced. Fresh and concentrated, with ripe cassis, sweet vanilla bean, and black pepper spice alongside robust tannins — everything you wish for in a Montrose. Now 16 years old and entering its drinking window, yet built to evolve for decades more. A once-in-a-generation wine direct from the château. Drink 2025–2060.