2016 | Château Montrose | Saint-Estèphe Chateau Petit Val plenty of small bubbles

plenty of small bubbles

but it has the depth and underlying structure to also age very nicely for fifteen or twenty years

with great flavor and concentration in perfect harmony with elegance

bitter and sweet with a luscious richness

2016 | Château Montrose | Saint-Estèphe Chateau Petit Val plenty of small bubblesA 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