Chateau Montrose 2002

WEINWISSER: "Sehr tiefes, dunkles Weinrot, violett-schwarze Reflexe. Frisches, pfeffriges Cabernet-Bouquet, Backpflaumen, Rosentöne, schwarze Kirschen, Teernoten, Herbsttrompeten, Sommertrüffel. Fester Gaumen, tolle blau- bis schwarzbeerige Aromatik, erstaunlich feine Tanninkonturen, Dörrfrüchte im Finale. Ein langlebiger Klassiker, zu den grossen Jahrgängen von Montrose gehörend. Kann noch einen Punkt zulegen, wenn sich die Rustikalität zu Komplexität wandelt."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Very pretty aromas of blackberries, spices and milk chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and a silky mouthfeel. Still tight but refined and long. Just as I remember.--Non-blind Château Montrose vertical. Best after 2008. 12,500 cases made."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Concentrated, full bodied and more interesting on the earthy, spicy, herb and cassis nose, than on the palate, which finishes a bit stern and dry. You can drink this now, or age it, but the character will remain the same."