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LOT 111

Lot 111

CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 1989 (1) WS 96 WA 98+
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 1990 (1) WA 100

CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 1989 (1) WS 96 WA 98+ CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 1990 (1) WA 100
Lot 111 Details
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 1989 (1)

Saint-Estèphe. 2ième Cru Classé
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It is an unusual two-grade blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot. This is a magnificent Montrose, showing notes of loamy soil undertones, intermixed with forest floor, blueberry and blackberry liqueur and spring flowers. It has a full-bodied, intense, concentrated mouthfeel that is every bit as majestic as the 1990, but possibly slightly fresher and more delineated. This great wine should drink well for another 40-50 years. (Tasted August 2014) WS 96 WA 98+

CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 1990 (1)

Saint-Estèphe. 2ième Cru Classé

This wine has an incredibly complex nose of spring flowers, blackberry and cassis liqueur, scorched earth and barbecue spice. It is full-bodied, majestic and opulent, with low acidity and fabulous fruit. It is close to full maturity. The wine should continue to drink well for at least another 30 or more years, but it is showing secondary nuances in the perfume. The wine is absolutely magnificent, broad, savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-time modern legends from Bordeaux as well as Chateau Montrose. August 2014 WA 100

2 bts.    per lot $1,300 - $1,500

Realised: $1,824
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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