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Dame de Montrose (2nd wine of Montrose) 2012
St Estephe, Second wine
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Units | Size | Case size | GBP Price: | Quantities | Buy |
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24 | Bottle (12 x75cl) | Case 12 | £295 per Case | Cases | [Add to shopping basket] |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |