Chateau Montrose 2000 California smoke and forest floor

smoke and forest floor

I called 2000 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

94 points James Suckling

Very complex already but history suggests that this Pinot will be shutting down soon

complexity

Chateau Montrose 2000 California smoke and forest floorBase of neck 98 The Wine Independent A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2000 Montrose is medium to deep garnet in color, with a touch of brick. It charges out with ready to go notes of juicy plums, black cherry compote, and wild blueberries, opening out to a perfume of candied violets, camphor, rose oil, new leather, and fragrant soil. The medium bodied palate is elegant and very fresh with soft,