a touch of black pepper and incense

too elegant

som gør 2016 til en af de mest eftertragtede udgaver af Château Canon

demonstrating how Bordeaux estates with top terroir can deliver greatness even in a challenging vintage

the wine opens with nuances of ripe stone fruit

Château Montrose, Saint-Estephe, 2000, 75cl 12-set a touch of black pepperOriginally rated 96, this wine confirmed its early rating, although again, the backwardness and still very obvious tannins suggest another 7 to 8 year wait. Dense ruby purple, with a bouquet of blueberry, crushed rock, and some floral notes, the wine is medium to full bodied , rich, powerful, but again very tannic and still strikingly youthful. For a wine that is already 10 years of age, it remains infantile. This blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31%