Montrose - Saint Estephe 2019 750ML burgDC2026 I am not sure if

I am not sure if the tannins will ever soften here

one cannot help but feel that this 2018 is holding something back

The vineyard in Stone Well at 280m practises sustainable farming techniques

the generous fruit is superbly framed with plush tannins and seamless freshness

Montrose - Saint Estephe 2019 750ML burgDC2026 I am not sure ifThe 2019 Montrose has turned out very well in bottle, wafting from the glass with a dramatic, perfumed bouquet of wild berries and cassis mingled with notions of lilac, violets, pencil shavings and warm spices, framed by nicely integrated new oak. Full bodied, layered and seamless, it's deep and multidimensional, with lively acids, beautifully refined tannins and a long, resonant finish. Checking in at 14. 4% alcohol (rather higher than, for example,