2016 remains a high watermark for Bordeaux, with the best wines some of the finest made in the modern history of the region. One of the most exciting is Chateau Montrose, a triple 100-point scoring legend in the making. For Bordeaux connoisseurs, it’s a must, so we are delighted to have some cases of magnums to offer directly from our cellars in London.

Montrose has been on an incredible trajectory in recent decades, routinely producing wines of First Growth quality. This 2016 is the embodiment of this famous producer’s immense quality. for Lisa Perrotti-Brown, it has a “wonderfully velvety texture, finishing long and energetic”. Jane Anson calls it “One of the greatest Montrose of the new millennium… a stunning wine that will give pleasure for decades to come” and Jeb Dunnuck “Unquestionably one of the top 2-3 wines of the vintage… a monument in the making”. 

It’s a remarkable set of notes and scores that underline what a special wine this is and it’s all the more collectable in magnum format. Details are below. Do take a look and let us know if you would like any secured.

A blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Montrose is deep garnet-purple in color. It comes tearing out of the glass with rambunctious scents of creme de cassis, juicy blackberries, and blueberry pie, leading to hints of menthol, dark chocolate, licorice, and tree bark with a touch of crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is chock full of bright black fruits with loads of spicy sparks and a firm, wonderfully velvety texture, finishing long and energetic. (2023) www.thewineindependent.com  Drink 2030-2100

One of the greatest Montrose of the new millennium, this is a stunning wine that will give pleasure for decades to come. The richness of the texture is clear from the first pour, as is the depth of concentration in its plum colour. Powerful, balanced, cocoa bean, liqourice, espresso, slate, cassis, bilberry, damson. Slow progress thorugh the palate, feels supple yet restrained, and only just beginning its progress – one that you can without a shadow of a doubt wait another decade or more before opening. Harvest September 22 to October 17. Hervé Berland director, owned by the Bouygues family. (2023) www.janeanson.com

Unquestionably one of the top 2-3 wines of the vintage, the 2016 Château Montrose is a monument in the making. Checking in as a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet Franc raised in 60% new French oak (the balance was in once-used barrels) and representing a tiny 36% of the production, this deep purple-colored 2016 possesses powerful, incredibly classic Saint-Estephe notes of creme de cassis, graphite, damp earth, lead pencil shavings, and burning embers. With a powerful, full-bodied style on the palate, a huge mid-palate, lots of underlying structure and tannic grip, and perfect balance, this magical wine will need upwards of a decade or cellaring and keep for 40-50 years. (2019) www.jebdunnuck.com

Offered subject to final confirmation. Available from our cellars in the UK. Offer expires 31st January 2025.