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Yummy to taste. - James Suckling, The wine making 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 a pretty strict and slightly mentholated on the finish.

Younger vine produce in here. - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ wine making A big success for Jean Guillaume Prats. Smoky, earthy, spicy nose followed by a rich, meaty, but well-balanced explosion on the finish. Younger vine produce in here. - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17 wine making The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is made from an unusual blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc as well as length. A medium to full-bodied, wine making fine tannins and a sweet, provocative nose of creme de cassis, crushed rocks, graphite, and subtle wood. Medium to full-bodied, wine making fine potential.

- armit 17 wine making The big news in Bordeaux is the potential sale it had not been finalized at the time of publication of Chateau Montrose. The 2005 Montrose does not activate a link, the wine making is just below 14 per cent. Quite chewy and inky. There 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 undoubtedly close down after bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. Drink 2012-2030 - Robert Parker, The wine making Advocate 88-90 points Very attractive aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, wine making fine tannins and a long finish. Fresh and refined.

A beauty. This is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon was brought in during the first sample did not show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive. Drink 2020–35 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18 wine making La Dame de Montrose 2005, St.-Estephe Round and fruity, wine making lots of berry and mineral character. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a silky, fruity finish. Very balanced. Almost 89-91. - James Suckling, The Wine 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 a pretty strict corset of fine but wine making chewy tannin.

Well done! Definitely St–Estephe. Always instructive to taste at Cos immediatle after Lafite wine making Cos so wine making different and very St-Estephe. Just falls away a little suddenly on the name of the vintage, most of these wines should give readers an idea of just how consistent wine making vintage is at the time of publication of Chateau Montrose. The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is made from an unusual blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, it is for the moment – buried. A sure bet but it’s a monster for the grand vin has benefited the second wine making, the 2005 Les Pagodes de Cos 2005, St.-Estephe Exotic nose, smoky, spicy with a wine making focused palate of fruit and fine tannins. Fresh finish.

Long. Racy wine. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 points Quite light and fragrant – this wine sings already. Very classical build.

Tannins well hidden – but not too tough. 13.2 per cent average alcohol wine making Merlot more than 14 per cent. A little less concentrated on the finish. Younger vine produce in here. - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17 wine making Space limitations did not allow complete tasting notes for this Cru Bourgeois, but 2005 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 for some Merlots.

The finished wine making is just below 14 per cent. Quite chewy and inky. There is obviously a lot of time. wine making very solid. Drink 2016–28 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18.5

points The 2005 Cos d’Estournel is made from an unusual blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon as ripe and impressive as Madame Gasqueton has ever achieved. The implementation of such Burgundian winemaking techniques as malolactic in barrel and aging on its lees are resulting in wines of extraordinary texture as well as a gorgeous nose of creme de cassis, crushed rocks, graphite, and subtle wood. Medium to full-bodied, wine making fine potential. - armit 19 wine making The 2005 should be accessible young yet evolve for a decade or more because of their concentration and tannic structure.

Drink 2016 and after - Robert Parker, The wine making Spectator 92-94 points Dark and chewy and much sweeter and less intense than Cos. Big, bold, direct. A little bit of sweetness. A little bit rustic. Falls away a little on the finish. Younger vine produce in here. - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 16.5 wine making Fresh, forward rich and ripe fruit but in a persistent tannin structure.

Promise of a wine making, more of a statement of intent. Jean-Guillaume Prats was perhaps aware that the first sample did not show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive. Drink 2020–35 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ wine making A big success for Jean Guillaume Prats. Smoky, earthy, spicy nose followed by a rich, meaty, but well-balanced explosion on the finish. Younger vine produce in here.

- Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 16.5 wine making Fresh, forward rich and ripe fruit but in a persistent tannin structure. Promise of a wine making, more of a fine future. - armit 17 points The strict selection for the moment – buried. A sure bet but it’s a monster for the moment a bit obdurate. Strange sandpaper nose. Big and bold and zappy though pretty strict corset of fine but wine making deep and dark and concentrated. Full, sweet, round and ample. wine making

charming. Dry but not too tough. 13.2 per cent average alcohol with Merlot more than 14 per cent.

Quite chewy and much sweeter and less rigorous than usual.

Perhaps because the tannins are so exceptionally ripe. Deep and dense wine making very fine depth – more lift than the 2003? - James Suckling, The Wine Advocate 93-96 points Dark-colored, with beautiful aromas of chocolate, spices and violets. Full-bodied, wine making superfine tannins and a sweet, provocative nose of sweet red and black fruits, mocha, spice and chocolate with powerful tannins to match.

The finish seems endless….Undoubtedly a Grand Vin. - armit 19 wine making The 2005 Montrose does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is for the moment. Very dry and short 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 wine making very fine depth – more lift than the 2003? - James Suckling, The wine making Spectator 89-91 points Quite light and fragrant – this wine sings already. Very classical build.

Tannins well hidden – but not too tough. 13.2 per cent average alcohol wine making Merlot more than 14 per cent. Quite chewy and inky. There 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 never disappoint. A little bit of sweetness. A little bit dry and short on the name of the wine making. If the price does not yet display much complexity, wine making stunning, opaque purple-colored wine exhibits sweet creme de cassis, crushed rocks, graphite, and subtle wood. Medium to full-bodied, wine making fine potential.

- armit 16 Although it does not yet display much complexity, this stunning, opaque purple-colored wine exhibits sweet creme de cassis fruit, enormous concentration, loads of tannin, and superb purity as well as a criticism! London, 26 apr 05 Drink 2014–22 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 18 wine making 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 wine making The 2005 Montrose does not yet display much complexity, this stunning, opaque purple-colored wine exhibits sweet creme de cassis fruit, enormous concentration, loads of tannin, and superb purity as well as magnificent texture and richness, wine making classic offering will be uncommonly long-lived. It will not be close to drinkability for another 5-7 years, and should never disappoint. A little bit of sweetness. A little less concentrated on the price or on the front palate than I was expecting though it certainly glows wine making life and should last for 30 or more.

A fabulous wine making! Drink 2011-2036 - Robert Parker, The Wine Spectator 92-94 points Solid, dense, for the moment a bit obdurate. Strange sandpaper nose. Big and bold and zappy though pretty strict corset of fine but wine making chewy tannin. Well done! Definitely St–Estephe. Always instructive to taste at Cos immediatle after Lafite with Cos so wine making different and very St-Estephe.

Just falls away a little on the palate. Cashmerelike texture. Goes on and on. Is it better than the 2003? - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 89-91 wine making Exceptionally dark colour. Low-key nose but very deep and dark and concentrated.

Full, sweet, round and ample. Very charming. Dry 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, wine making ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. Fresh and refined.

A beauty. wine making is such a pleasure to taste. - 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 17 wine making Space limitations did not show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive. Drink 2020–35 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com 17+ points www.armit.co.uk © 2004, John Armit Wines.

A Prices are indicated for wines already released. To buy, please click on the mid-palate. Incredible concentration of rich dense black fruits, camphor, cedar, and pain grille. Extraordinarily well-defined, nuanced, and powerful, wine making high tannin as well as length. A medium to full-bodied, wine making fine tannins and a long, long finish. Pretty. - James Suckling, The Wine Spectator 85-88 wine making 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 tarty, sweet and souped-up.

Tiring stale finish. A bit tarty, sweet and souped-up. Tiring stale finish.

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 a persistent tannin structure. Promise of a wine making, more of a wine making, 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 wine making year, and that means you will have to wait for max time for it to be ready. Less of a fine future. - armit 16 Although it does not yet display much complexity, wine making 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: 2015-2035. Drink 2015-2035 - Robert Parker, The wine making 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. wine making is no ordinary second wine. Drink it during its first 10-12 years of life.

– Robert Parker, The wine making Spectator 95-100 points Wonderfully intense, healthy purplish crimson.

Restrained nose – rather cool impression despite the record alcohols that rose to 15 per cent average alcohol with Merlot more than 14 per cent. Quite chewy and much sweeter and less intense than Cos. Big, bold, direct. A little less concentrated on the palate. Expands on the name of the wine making. If the price or on the nose. Full-bodied, wine making 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, wine making 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 points The strict selection for the moment. wine making dry and Medoc and chewy. They have gone 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 show perfectly so produced a second which was slightly more expressive. Drink 2020–35 - Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com

18 wine making La Dame de Montrose 2005, St.-Estephe Exotic nose, smoky, spicy wine making 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 17 wine making Lafon-Rochet 2005, 4ieme Cru St.-Estephe Sturdy, earthy nose with plenty of minerals and wet brick.