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Dame de Montrose (2nd wine of Montrose) 2012

St Estephe, Second wine

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Tasting Notes

The 2012 La Dame de Montrose has a very classy, well-defined nose with vigorous blackberry, wild strawberry and cedar scents bursting from the glass. The oak is neatly enmeshed. The palate is well-defined with a fresh saline entry (more so than its peers). Ripe and generous, perhaps it tries too hard on the finish and loses some of its precision, but this is a fine effort. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.

Score: 91

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022-2030 27 September 2022

The 2012 La Dame de Montrose makes for a lovely introduction to the wines of Montrose. There is plenty of the estate's typical heft and richness in the glass, but the mid-weight pliancy lends an element of suppleness. Smoke, tar, licorice, black cherries and plum flow through to the powerful finish. Far from an easygoing 2012, La Dame is going to require at least a few years in the cellar. Hints of game, smoke, licorice and iron add the closing shades of nuance.

Score: 89

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2018-2032 01 January 2016

Earthy and tannic, but concentrated with firm structure, the 2012 La Dame de Montrose has a distinct spicy, earthy character and some tannins to shed, which is unusual for a second wine. It is nicely concentrated with a dense ruby/purple color, and overall it is well-made. Give it several years of bottle age and drink it over the following 15 or more years, as this will be an uncommonly long-lived second wine from this famous Médoc château.

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2033 01 April 2015

The second wine has been a strong effort for a number of years. The 2012 Dame de Montrose represents 29% of the total production. Its domination by Merlot is noticeable in the chocolate, mocha and black cherry characteristics. Deep ruby/purple-tinged, fleshy and succulent with low acidity and ripe tannin, it is the ideal second wine to drink over the next decade.

Score: 88 - 90

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2023 26 April 2013

Very deep crimson. Lots of vitality. But harsh dry Cabernet dominates. Not something you would buy for pleasure.

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2026 25 April 2013

A fine second wine with friendly fruit and spices. Medium body, with fine tannins and a clean and fresh finish. Second wine of Montrose.

Score: 87 - 88

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 21 April 2013