Montrose - St. Estephe 1989

Montrose - St. Estephe 1989Lucid in color, the aromatics do not hold back with vibrant blackberry, blueberry and black truffle, hints of sous bois, all with sensational precision that few can match in this vintage (indeed, its precision lends it a veneer of modernity since "precision" is now more commonplace across Bordeaux). The palate is brilliantly balanced with filigree tannin. There is wonderful backbone here, extremely fresh and tensile, crystalline even with an

spiced meat and crushed-flower-like aromas and flavors

The 1949 is made in the mold of the 1953

Asian spices and smoky minerals

One of the big stories in 2006 is the resurrection of this once very good Pomerol estate now that it has been purchased by Catherine Pere-Verge

the 1989 Cuvee Madame is without equal

This has blossomed since I first saw it for sure

which is to say after 7 to 8 years

The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard is a wonderful wine on its own merit

This is a bit on the pricey side for a 20

have persuaded me that this wine is one of the most exciting and remarkable young Cabernet Sauvignons I have tasted

superbly long and seamlessly well-balanced finale

Silky and spicy