La Dame de Montrose Saint Estephe 2nd Wine of Chateau Montrose 2014 750ml

Expert Review – Vintage 2014

Jane Anson writes: Intense, smoky, plenty of black fruit, who doesn’t love this 2nd wine of Chteau Montrose? It’s a vintage that is often overlooked, particularly after the run of great years Bordeaux has had recently, but it’s at a great moment to open right now, and delivers a ton of St Estphe and Left Bank typicity, with crayon and graphite. Harvest September 22 to October 16. – Jane Anson 94

Antonio Galloni writes: A gorgeous second wine, the 2014 La Dame de Montrose is soft, open-knit and very pretty. Bright floral notes add lift and a measure of elegance to the dark-fleshed fruit. Medium in body, with good depth and fine overall balance, the 2014 is just about as good as it gets for a second wine. I won’t be surprised if it is still delicious at age 20, although I think its best drinking will take place earlier than that. Drinking 2018 – 2029 – Vinous 92+

Jeb Dunnuck writes: As to the 2014s, these are beautiful wines and certainly a match for the 2015s. The 2014 La Dame de Montrose offers a deep purple color and classic Cabernet Sauvignon notes as well as a touch of violets, spring flowers and leafy herbs. This medium-bodied, elegant, spicy, complex 2014 has loads of charm yet should keep nicely for 15+ years. Drinking 2018 – 2038 – Jeb Dunnuck 90

Steven Spurrier writes: An even Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend: lots of spice, deep cassis fruit and incredible freshness. Will show soon and last well. – Decanter 90

James Molesworth writes: Offers a brisk, racy feel, with red currant, damson plum and Campari notes coursing through, carried by a bright iron spine through the savory-flecked finish. Very pure and firmly grounded in terroir. Best from 2018 through 2026. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. – Wine Spectator 90

Neal Martin writes: The 2014 La Dame de Montrose lagged a long way behind the superlative Grand Vin at primeur, but has since made up some ground. Now in bottle, it has a nicely poised bouquet with red cherries, bilberry and crushed violets. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, tightly wound and linear, a conservative La Dame de Montrose that I suspect will age better than I originally thought. – Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Test of Endurance: Bordeaux 2014 Ten Years On (Mar 2024)

Neal Martin writes: The 2014 La Dame de Montrose is more precocious than Lafon-Rochet on the nose, with hints of dried cherries and black olive compote infusing the black fruit, touches of humidor and red brick. The palate is medium-bodied with dusky black fruit, fine tannins and a little austerity towards the finish, though at least it does exude Saint-Estphe DNA. Give it a year in bottle. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting. – Vinous