Appellations
Dame de Montrose (2nd wine of Montrose) 2011
St Estephe, Second wine
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One of this appellation’s finest second wines, the 2011 La Dame de Montrose offers attractive black cherry and black currant fruit, soft tannins, medium body and a silky personality. While it lacks concentration, it makes up for it with its charm and forward appeal. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Score: 86 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2022 Date: 01 April 2014 |
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The 2011 La Dame de Montrose also benefitted from a strict selection as well as top-notch winemaking. Composed of 72% Merlot and 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is a spicy, ripe 2011 with lots of fat as well as abundant notes of blueberries and black currants in addition to a sexy, open-knit, mid-weight personality. Drink this seductive effort over the next decade. The harvest at Montrose was held between September 2-27, and only a tiny parcel in the southern sector of the vineyard was touched by the hail storm that swept through the Pauillac / St.-Estephe border on September 1. Score: 87 - 90 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2022 Date: 27 April 2012 |
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The 2011 La Dame de Montrose is a blend of 72% Merlot and 27% Cabernet Franc. It displays fine minerality on the nose with good precision: blackberry, iodine and a touch of pencil lead. The palate is medium-bodied with a very tannic entry, gritty in the mouth with noticeable graphite and tertiary flavours. The back end is missing a little substance but the foursquare finish is satisfying. Fine. Tasted April 2012. Score: 86 - 88 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 30 April 2012 |
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28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 72% Merlot. Creamy dark fruit. Lovely pure Cabernet fruit, fine and dark and very fresh. Fine and so smooth even with a big charge of tannin. Dense, fresh and creamy in the mouth. Powerful framework but not tough. (JH) 12.9% (16.5+ Points) Score: 16 - 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2030 Date: 16 April 2012 |
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Good depth and good clarity of fruit. A good minor Montrose. Score: 16 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2014-2020 Date: 16 April 2012 |
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A little lean with spices and berries. Minerals too. Medium body, with fine tannins and a delicately fruity finish. Second wine of Montrose. 72% Merlot -- much more than normal. 28% Cabernet Sauvignon. Score: 88 - 89 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2012 |
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70 % of the production at Cos went into Pagodes this year making the largest ever production. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon , 33% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Has a rich brooding nose. Medium structure with good ripe fruits. Some medicinal notes with plump soft tannins. Score: 88 - 90 Albany Vintners, - Date: 01 January 1900 |