1 dozen bottles per lot
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Château Montrose--Vintage 2003
Saint-Estèphe, 2ème cru classé
All lots in original wooden case
Parcel: lots 462-467
"Certainly one of the vintages most colossal wines and clearly one of the estates greatest efforts, rivaling the 1989, 1990, and 2000, this wine, which tips the scales at 13 alcohol (the 1990 was 13.5, has an amazingly opaque purple color to the rim, and a big, sweet, exotic nose of blackberry liqueur intermixed with acacia flower, creme de cassis, smoke, and hints of truffle and vanilla. In the mouth the wine is full-bodied, opulent, but offers surprising definition and finesse, which is something it was showing less of nine months ago. Brilliantly delineated in spite of its amazing concentration and unctuosity, this is a thrilling, exceptional effort that should prove to be a modern-day legend. I tend to think this wine will actually be approachable in 5-6 years but capable of lasting for at least three decades. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2030+. To reiterate what I said last year, this is a blend of 62 Cabernet Sauvignon, 34 Merlot, and the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005)
1 dozen bottles per lot
Saint-Estèphe, 2ème cru classé
All lots in original wooden case
Parcel: lots 462-467
"Certainly one of the vintages most colossal wines and clearly one of the estates greatest efforts, rivaling the 1989, 1990, and 2000, this wine, which tips the scales at 13 alcohol (the 1990 was 13.5, has an amazingly opaque purple color to the rim, and a big, sweet, exotic nose of blackberry liqueur intermixed with acacia flower, creme de cassis, smoke, and hints of truffle and vanilla. In the mouth the wine is full-bodied, opulent, but offers surprising definition and finesse, which is something it was showing less of nine months ago. Brilliantly delineated in spite of its amazing concentration and unctuosity, this is a thrilling, exceptional effort that should prove to be a modern-day legend. I tend to think this wine will actually be approachable in 5-6 years but capable of lasting for at least three decades. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2030+. To reiterate what I said last year, this is a blend of 62 Cabernet Sauvignon, 34 Merlot, and the rest equal parts Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005)
1 dozen bottles per lot
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