The Chateau Montrose 1996 was everything you would expect in Saint-Estephe Grand Cru.
Compared to the previous nights Californian of the same vintage, here was the beginning stirrings of a musty forest. There was still fruit, but it was riper, darker as those mushroomy notes crept in. With the alcohol at a very French 12.5%, it did not dominate the experience.
The wine was more like meeting an old distant relative: familiar and comfortable and easy to give a good hug and kiss, but the experience leaves you wondering how much longer they will be on this earth for. I hope we can enjoy each other for at least a few more years.
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