2001 Chateau Montrose - Saint-Estèphe 2éme Grand Cru Classé - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

Labels slightly damaged (see pictures) . Fill level excellent. 3 bottles 0,75ltr.

. Stored in temperature controlled cellar (see picture attached) .

. Neal Martin, Robert. Parker. com, May 2011: This has a very deep garnet core. The nose is very broody and introspective with tightly coiled earthy black fruits, opening to offer limestone, graphite and cooked meat. Good delineation and complexity. The palate is medium-bodied, very classic in style with dry grippy tannins and graphite infused black fruits. Firm backbone, very Pauillac in style with great definition and length on the finish. It has the edge over Cos d'Estournel this year. Score: 95.

. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (146) , April 2003: Yields were a mere 32 hectoliters per hectare, and the 2001 Montrose (which represents 64% of the total production) is a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. It is one of the vintage's most powerful and concentrated wines. An impressive powerhouse as well as a thick, unctuous effort, it possesses freshness, full body, high tannin, low acidity, admirable extract, and loads of creme de cassis fruit intermixed with leather, chocolate, liquid minerals, and earth. There is noticeable tannin in this blockbuster. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030. Score: 91/93.