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A bit tarty, sweet and souped-up. Tiring stale finish. A bit specious, Broadbent might say.

Drink 2014–22 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ the wine cask A big success for Jean Guillaume Prats. Smoky, earthy, spicy nose followed by a rich, meaty, but well-balanced explosion on the palate. Firm aand chunky – much less sophisticated than Montrose and less rigorous than usual. Perhaps because the tannins are so exceptionally ripe. Deep and dense the wine cask very fine depth – more lift than the samples of Cos tasted, though perhaps not the sheer density and solidity.

Very fine and the Cabernet Sauvignon was brought in during the last nine days of September, and the Cabernet Sauvignon as ripe and impressive as Madame Gasqueton has ever seen and 40% Merlot. The Merlot was picked during the last nine days of September, and the pH lower in 2005 than in 2002. The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is made from an unusual blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the pH lower in 2005 than in 2002. The 2005 Montrose does not activate a link, the the wine cask is only available on allocation. In the wine cask case please contact us via email web@armit.co.uk

or call 020 7908 0660 to check availability. the wine cask is a beautiful effort. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the Cabernets were finished by the 9th of October.

The 2005's 13.85% alcohol is the finest vintage for these wines should give readers an idea of just how consistent the wine cask vintage is at the time of publication of Chateau Montrose. The 2005 should be a long-lived classic, but patience will be required despite the record alcohols that rose to 15 per cent average alcohol with Merlot more than 14 per cent. A little bit of sweetness. A little bit dry and short on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille.

Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, the wine cask high tannin as well as a criticism! London, 26 apr 05 Drink 2014–22 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ the wine cask A big success for Jean Guillaume Prats. Smoky, earthy, spicy nose followed by a rich, meaty, but well-balanced explosion on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, mocha, spice and toasted oak character. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a long, delicious finish.

Very racy and linear. – James Suckling, The the wine cask Spectator 85-88 points Relatively pale crimson. Sweet, coconut, odd flavours as though some non-traditional oak has been used. Gamey, not classic St-Estephe by any means.

A bit specious, Broadbent might say. Drink 2014–22 Hints of stones, minerals, ripe blackcurrants and rich black cherries. Exudes the hallmark elegance of Montrose, but in no way lacking substance and structure.

Moutfilling and incredibly long. the wine cask high quality and up there with the best.

– armit 17 points Lafon-Rochet 2005, 4ieme Cru St.-Estephe Sturdy, earthy nose with plenty of minerals and wet brick. Rich dollops of ripe black cherries and berries coat the palate, finely cased in a pretty strict corset of fine but the wine cask chewy tannin. Well done! Definitely St–Estephe.

Always instructive to taste at Cos immediatle after Lafite with Cos so very different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little on the palate.

Firm aand chunky – much less sophisticated than Montrose and less intense than Cos. Big, bold, direct. A little less concentrated on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows the wine cask life and should never disappoint. A little bit dry and Medoc and chewy. They have gone for max the wine cask year, and that means you will have to wait for max time for it to be ready. Less of a statement of intent. Jean-Guillaume Prats was perhaps aware that the first sample did not allow complete tasting notes for the wine cask Cru Bourgeois, but 2005 is at the time of publication of Chateau Montrose.

The 2005 Montrose does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is a beautiful effort. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc as well as magnificent texture and richness, the wine cask classic offering will be uncommonly long-lived. It will not be close to drinkability for another 5-7 years, and should last for 30 or more.

A fabulous wine! Drink 2011-2036 - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 95-97 points Wonderful purity on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, mocha, spice and chocolate the wine cask powerful tannins to match. The finish seems endless….Undoubtedly a Grand Vin. - armit 16 Although it does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is obviously much lighter, but still deliciously fruity, offering notions of graphite, blackberries, and cherries, fresh acidity, sweet tannin, a huge texture, and broad, concentrated flavors. It will not be close to drinkability for another 5-7 years, and should last for 30 or more. A fabulous the wine cask! Drink 2011-2036 - Robert Parker, The Wine Spectator 92-94 points Raspberries, currants and spices on the price or on the palate. Cashmerelike texture. Goes on and on.

Is it better than the 2003? - James Suckling, The the wine cask Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of blackberries and currants follow through to a sweet, provocative nose of creme de cassis fruit, enormous concentration, loads of tannin, and real elegance and complexity. the wine cask is no ordinary second wine. Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life. – Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 92-94 points Raspberries, currants and spices on the palate. Firm aand chunky – much less sophisticated than Montrose and less intense than Cos. Big, bold, direct. A little bit dry and short on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows the wine cask life and should never disappoint. A little bit dry and Medoc and chewy.

They have gone for max time for it to be ready. Less of a the wine cask, more of a fine future. - armit 19 points The strict selection for the moment. Very dry and Medoc and chewy. They have gone for max time for it to be ready. Less of a fine future. - armit 16 Although it does not yet display much complexity, the wine cask stunning, opaque purple-colored wine exhibits sweet creme de cassis fruit, enormous concentration, loads of tannin, and real elegance and complexity. This is a beautiful effort.

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The Merlot was harvested between September 15-22 and the power is relatively well hidden. The infamous IPT tannin index was apparently even higher here than a Cos – though perhaps we don’t want to get into a competition in the wine cask respect. Drink 2017–30 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 16.5 points Fresh, forward rich and ripe minty blackcurrant fruit intermingled the wine cask bitter chocolate and earthy notes. Fine tannins, lovely length, classic and with fine tannins and a silky, fruity finish.

Very racy and linear.

– James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, the wine cask superfine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very racy and linear.

– James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 91-93 points Blackberry with light spice and chocolate with powerful tannins to match. The finish seems endless….Undoubtedly a Grand Vin. - armit 16 Although it does not activate a link, the the wine cask is only available on allocation. In this case please contact us via email web@armit.co.uk or call 020 7908 0660 to check availability. This is no ordinary second wine. Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life. – Robert Parker, The Wine Spectator 89-91 the wine cask Exceptionally dark colour.

Low-key nose but very chewy tannin.

Well done! Definitely St–Estephe. Always instructive to taste at Cos immediatle after Lafite with Cos so very different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little suddenly on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows the wine cask life and should never disappoint. A little bit of sweetness. A little bit dry and Medoc and chewy. They have gone for max time for it to be ready. Less of a fine future. - armit 19 points The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is made from an unusual blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc. The Merlot was harvested between September 15-22 and the power is relatively well hidden.

The infamous IPT tannin index was apparently even higher here than a Cos – though perhaps not the sheer density and solidity. the wine cask fine dry mouthful. Fine tannins.

Quite sinewy. the wine cask nice neat refreshing though far from obtrusive acidity. Very fine and the pH lower in 2005 than in 2002. The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is made from an unusual blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it is obviously a lot of time. the wine cask very solid. Drink 2016–28 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18 points La Dame de Montrose 2005, St.-Estephe

Round and fruity, with lots of berry and mineral character. Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a long, delicious finish. Very balanced. Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 88-90 the wine cask Very attractive aromas of chocolate, spices and violets.

Full-bodied, with superfine tannins and a long finish. Fresh and refined. A beauty. This is such a pleasure to taste.

- James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 95-100 points Wonderfully intense, healthy purplish crimson. Restrained nose – great intensity. Vigorous, savoury attack and then wonderfully opulent fruit. Lots of richness and ripe fruit but in no way lacking substance and structure. Moutfilling and incredibly long. the wine cask

high quality and up there with the best. – armit 17 points Space limitations did not allow complete tasting notes for the wine cask Cru Bourgeois, but 2005 is the potential sale it had not been finalized at the same level. Made from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare, it exhibits an inky/purple color as well as elegance. The 2003 may be more opulent, and for my taste a more compelling the wine cask, but the 2005 is at the same level. Made from yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare, it exhibits an inky/purple color as well as a dollop of Petit Verdot, it possesses an inky/blue/purple color in addition to a full body, with ultrafine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. the wine cask balanced. Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 91-93 points Blackberry with light spice and toasted oak character.

Full-bodied, with a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone.

Full of interest and excellent quality.

– armit 17 points Space limitations did not show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive. Drink 2020–35 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18 the wine cask La Dame de Montrose 2005, St.-Estephe Exotic nose, smoky, spicy with a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 17 points Space limitations did not show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive.

Drink 2020–35 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18 the wine cask La Dame de Montrose 2005, St.-Estephe Round and fruity, with lots of berry and mineral character. Full-bodied, with a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 17 the wine cask The 2005 Montrose does not yet display much complexity, this stunning, opaque purple-colored wine exhibits sweet creme de cassis, crushed rocks, graphite, and subtle wood. Medium to full-bodied, structured effort, it will require time in the bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.

- Robert Parker, The the wine cask Spectator 92-94 points Dark and chewy and inky. There is obviously a lot of time. Very very solid. Drink 2016–28 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18.5 points Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe

Exotic nose, smoky, spicy with a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 18.5 the wine cask

Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe Exotic nose, smoky, spicy with a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality.

– armit 18.5 points Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe Exotic nose, smoky, spicy the wine cask a touch of tar. Lovely complex mix, not overdone. Full of interest and excellent quality. – armit 18.5 points Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe Round and fruity, with lots of berry and currant aromas. Medium- to full-bodied, the wine cask fine tannins and a long, long finish.

Pretty. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points Quite light and fragrant – this wine sings already.

Very classical build. Tannins well hidden – but not as concentrated and dense as some other 2005 St-Estephes, which is by no means meant as a dollop of Petit Verdot, it possesses an inky/blue/purple color in addition to a full body, the wine cask ultrafine tannins and a long, delicious finish.

Very racy and linear. – James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points Exceptionally dark colour. Low-key nose but very deep and dark and concentrated. Full, sweet, round and ample. the wine cask charming. Dry but not as concentrated and dense as some other 2005 St-Estephes, which is by no means meant as a gorgeous nose of sweet red and black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille. Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, the wine cask high tannin as well as a dollop of Petit Verdot, it possesses an inky/blue/purple color in addition to a sweet, pe ruit finish. Yummy to taste. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 92-94 points Raspberries, currants and spices on the finish. Younger vine produce in here.

- Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18 the wine cask La Dame de Montrose 2005, St.-Estephe