without fining

dark chocolate and cigar wrapper

offering peeks at lemon curd

and very classic in its expression

which contributes to the wine's unique texture

Château Montrose 2emé Cru Classé, Saint-Estephe, 2024, 150cl 3-set without finingThe remarkable 2021 Montrose gets my nomination for the title of "wine of the vintage" in the Mdoc. Wafting from the glass with a deep bouquet of cassis and dark berries mingled with subtle hints of mint, orange, pencil shavings and spices, it's medium to full bodied, deep and concentrated, with a layered and multidimensional core of fruit underpinned by beautifully ripe , refined tannins. Concluding with a long, resonant finish, it entirely