2010 Montrose
By Chateau Montrose
2010 Montrose from Chateau Montrose, St-Estephe, Bordeaux
The very mention of the 2010 vintage from Bordeaux commands attention and respect among oenophiles, and the 2010 Montrose from Chateau Montrose is a quintessential example of this lauded year. This illustrious wine not only encapsulates the essence of its storied terroir but is also an epitome of the vintage that has captivated collectors and investors alike.
Exceptional Vintage, Exceptional Wine
The 2010 growing season was marked by an idyllic alignment of climatic conditions, which culminated in robust tannins and exceptional age-worthy structure within the wines. The 2010 Montrose bears testament to the year’s superiority through its striking poise and remarkable depth. With a decade already under its belt, this wine demonstrates how gracefully the best specimens of that year are evolving.
A Harmonious Ensemble of Aromas and Flavours
This particular bottle presents a symphony of complexity on both nose and palate. Wafts of blackcurrant and cherry are seamlessly interwoven with earthy undertones of graphite and cedar, creating an olfactory tapestry synonymous with fine St-Estephe. The palate is generous, yet impeccably balanced—dark fruit notes dance alongside hints of spice and tobacco, all supported by a backbone of silken tannins that signal a long and prosperous future ahead.
An informed wine investment approach acknowledges not just the pedigree of the chateau but also the singular characteristics that define each vintage. The 2010 Montrose stands as one such example, a true testament to the artistry inherent in clever viticulture coupled with benevolent seasons. Its structured elegance is matched by its potential for appreciating value, ensuring its status as one of the essential stalwarts in any discerning investor's portfolio.
In summary, this is a distinguished wine encapsulating the best traits of 2010—a vintage revered for its power and potential longevity. One would be hard-pressed to find a more compelling embodiment of a stellar Bordeaux vintage than the 2010 Montrose from Chateau Montrose.
Market price (CAD)
$3,087.28
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
92.75
Scores and tasting notes
This is considered to be among the greatest vintages ever made in Montrose, right up with the 1929, 1945, 1947, 1959, 1961, 1989, 1990 and 2009. Harvest was October 15 to 17. The wine has really come on since I last tasted it, and it needs at least another 10 years of cellaring. The blend was 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. The wine is opaque black/blue, with an incredible nose of blueberry and blackberry liqueur, with hints of incense, licorice, and acacia flowers. Tannins are incredibly sweet and very present. The wine is full-bodied, even massive, with great purity, depth and a finish that goes on close to a minute. This is a 50- to 75-year-old wine that will repay handsomely those with good aging genes. (Note: The Chateau Montrose website gives an aging potential of 2020-2100.)
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #194 May 2011
Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Montrose opens with classic notions of warm blackcurrants, plum preserves, cedar chest and pencil shavings plus touches of menthol and underbrush. Full-bodied, concentrated and built like a brick house in the mouth, the densely packed, muscular black fruit is superbly supported by firm, ripe, grainy tannins, finishing with great length and depth.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 5 March 2020
A perfumed and pure Montrose, with lots of currants, berries and spices that evolve to chocolate and light coffee. Full body, with super racy tannins and bright and clean finish. Very fine and structured. A balance and freshness to it all as well as beautiful form and tension. Try in 2018.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, November 14th 2013
The Chateau Montrose has a dense, broody bouquet with tarry black fruit, cedar and a touch of pencil shavings. It speaks of Saint Estephe but with a Pauillac accent. The palate is medium-bodied with bold, firm, almost obdurate tannins. This is a very classic Montrose, strict and focused, broody with dry tannins and plenty of tertiary black fruit that linger long in the mouth. Think. Long. Term. Tasted November 2012.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Mar 2013