2010 Château Montrose Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe

Château Montrose is a consistently outstanding Bordeaux "Super Second" known for its perfect integration of fruit, tannin, acidity, and earth, particularly celebrated in the exceptional 2010 vintage.

Producer

Dunn Vineyard

Region

Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal Composition

53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Specifications

2017

Vintage

2043

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Aged for 32 months in 100% new French oak

Occasional wine note

This is the wine we opened to celebrate passing our 1st level Sommelier exam, and it did not disappoint. Liquid velvet! This is a big luscious cab with lots of dark fruit enveloped in earthy and herbal tones. An absolute stunner!

What experts say about this wine

100

Vinous

The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain is sure to make Dunn fans happy. Powerful and ample, it marries the natural intensity of the year with the savoriness that makes Howell Mountain Cabernets so distinctive. Dark blue/purplish fruit, graphite, spice, leather, dried herbs and lavender imbue the 2017 with striking intensity and character. I can't wait to see how it ages. The 2017 is a positively stunning edition of the Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon.

100

Wine Advocate

Already more open than the 2018 Howell Mountain, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain boasts slightly piney, resinous herb notes—thyme and rosemary—along with classic cassis and blueberry fruit. Yes, there's a cedary coat of oak, but the fruit comes through loud and clear, adding a rich, velvety textural component and mouthwatering berry flavors on the lingering finish.

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