A monumental, age-worthy wine from an exceptional vintage. Deep, dark, and densely structured, it balances muscular power with refined elegance. Layers of blackcurrant, mocha, graphite, and spice unfold over silky yet firm tannins. Classic, complex, and built to last, this is Montrose at its most confident and complete.

The Wine Advocate | RP 97+
Published: Dec 21, 2023
Drink: 2024-2060

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Montrose opens with classic notions of warm blackcurrants, plum preserves, cedar chest and pencil shavings plus touches of menthol and underbrush. Full-bodied, concentrated and built like a brick house in the mouth, the densely packed, muscular black fruit is superbly supported by firm, ripe, grainy tannins, finishing with great length and depth. 

Jamessuckling.com | JS 97
Published: Nov 14, 2013

A perfumed and pure Montrose, with lots of currants, berries, and spices that evolve to chocolate and light coffee. Full body, with super racy tannins and bright and clean finish. Very fine and structured. A balance and freshness to it all as well as beautiful form and tension. Try in 2018. 

Decanter | D 97
Published: Apr 5, 2024
Drink: 2027-2048

Softly fragrant and inviting, with cool, fresh blue fruit. Juicy and intense. Broad and big shouldered tannin-wise, but with a sleek, focused, precise centre. A complex wine that hasn't fully hit its stride: has muscle and energy but also refinement. The fruit is pristine and the texture of the tannins is lovely. Young and pent up, not so easy to fall in love with today, but you will last for decades. Serious, cool and fresh. Classic in the best way.
Closure: Natural Cork
Alcohol: 14.00%
Body: Full
Oak: Oaked
Grapes: 9% Cabernet Franc 53% Cabernet Sauvignon 37% Merlot

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 18
Published: Nov 22, 2022
Drink: 2020-2045

53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Harvested 27 Sept to 15 Oct.
Deep, dark black colour all the way to the rim. A little more subtle and nuanced on the nose than the 2009. Gently fragrant with blackcurrant and graphite notes to the fore. Palate rich and full but svelte at the same time. Tannins plentiful but finely honed. Lovely length and persistence. A class act. 

Chateau-montrose.com

Main characteristics of the vintage
2010 was particularly dry and relatively hot- climate data characteristics of great Bordeaux vintages (1929, 1945, 1947,1959,1961,1989, and 2009). From Spring to Fall, this climate imposed itself, allowing the berries to grow and reach perfect maturity. We thus waited to grape harvest with confidence and serenity, always benefitting from the homogenous single block vineyard of great quality. Perfect maturity and tannins of the grapes, brought a balance between power and elegance, abundance and finesse. The tannins are silky and smooth with complex aromas, all qualities of a great Montrose wine.

Period of Harvest: September 27th – October 15th

Blend
Cabernet-Sauvignon: 53 %
Merlot: 37 %
Cabernet franc: 9 %
Petit Verdot: 1 %

Tasting notes
The robe: black with ruby hues. Dense and deep
The nose: complex with notes of mocha, zan, blackcurrant, raspberry, and violet
The palate: blackcurrant, morello, redcurrant, and cocoa give to the palate a rich touch of mellowness
Long, ample and homogeneous wine. The after taste is neat, and the mid-palate complex and balanced. The soft tannins are neat and straight on a lingering finish.
Splendid wine. Classic of Bordeaux, elegant and noble.