Chateau Montrose 2000 California 94 points James Suckling

94 points James Suckling

complexity

smoke and forest floor

The composition of the soil varies in as one climbs the slope

I called 2000 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Chateau Montrose 2000 California 94 points James SucklingBase 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,