Appellation: Saint-Estèphe (1855 Bordeaux Classification: Second Growth).

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet franc and Petit Verdot.

Deep garnet colored, the Chateau Montrose 2010 opens with classic notions of warm blackcurrants, plum preserves, cedar chest and pencil shavings plus touches of menthol and underbrush. Full-bodied, concentrated and built like a brick house in the mouth, the densely packed, muscular black fruit is superbly supported by firm, ripe, grainy tannins, finishing with great length and depth.