Rating for France-Bordeaux-Saint-Estèphe: 88 (average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Robert Parker on 06/01/2007

Rating: 92/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/2007

RP 91 WS 92 IWC 92 - Robert Parker 91 Points An impressive effort for the vintage, the 2004 Montrose possesses a deep ruby/purple-tinged color as well as a sweet nose of black fruits intermixed with notions of smoke, cold steel, earth, and subtle background wood. With excellent texture, a sweet ripeness, medium to full body, and moderate tannin, it should drink well for 15+ years. Wine Spectator 92 Points Dark-colored, with beautiful spice, blackberry and licorice aromas. Full-bodied, round and velvety, with wonderful balance and a long, long finish. This is a Montrose that caresses your palate. read more...Best after 2011. 26,665 cases made. -JS International Wine Cellar 92 Points Good ruby-red. Raspberry, black olive, smoke and game on the nose, with a hint of mint. Juicy, pure and sharply delineated; a classically structured if somewhat leaner vintage of Montrose with no shortage of material. Even if this is smaller-scaled than the 2005, it will still require a good decade of bottle aging.    (hide)