2009 Chateau Montrose Saint-Estephe Chardonnay sweet red fruit on the

sweet red fruit on the nose with hints of black tea leaves

This 1er Cru is youthful and already shows great depth

Not as overtly juicy as some

The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins

The basic Crianza from the 1982 vintage was a big hit from last year’s offer

2009 Chateau Montrose Saint-Estephe Chardonnay sweet red fruit on the100 points, The Wine Advocate "A brilliant wine that stands out as one of the high points of the vintage, the 2009 Montrose unwinds in the glass with a rich and incipiently complex bouquet of dark berries, cigar wrapper and loamy soil, framed by a deftly judged touch of new oak. Full bodied, broad and enveloping, it's a velvety, layered and impressively dynamic wine that's deep and concentrated, exhibiting terrific balance and a long, resonant finish.