Montrose - Saint Estephe 2019 750ML burgDC2026 the generous fruit is superbly

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

dried Provence herbs and pencil shavings

I am not sure if the tannins will ever soften here

thanks to its pleasant acidity

Deep garnet-purple in color

Montrose - Saint Estephe 2019 750ML burgDC2026 the generous fruit is superblyThe 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,