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2019 Chateau Montrose (750ml)
Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France
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B-21 Top Recommendation
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We just can’t get enough of the incredible 2019 Bordeaux! Described as “unquestionably a great vintage for Bordeaux” by Jeb Dunnuck, this absolutely stunning lineup of exceptional 2019s are all rated 97 pts and above with four scoring 100 pts., offered at value pricing that’s hard to resist – pick a few favorites or mix a case or two and prepare to enjoy these age worthy beauties for years to come.

“One heck of an impressive Margaux” according to Jeb Dunnuck, the elegant 97 pt. 2019 Chateau Giscours is mostly Cabernet with 35% Merlot, its well-integrated oak and ripe tannins poised to evolve for “two decades or so,” - as Antonio Galloni of Vinous declares, “The 2019 is fabulous - that's all there is to it.” Earning the #13 spot of the Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections 2022, the “perfect” 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Troplong Mondot is a dazzling St. Emilion blend of mostly Merlot, “without question one of the wines of the vintage” according to critic Galloni that Jane Anson of Inside Bordeaux calls “impressive” with chalky limestone tannins that “speaks of its soils.” A Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend from Pessac Leognan, the muscular 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Haut Bailly is “just magic” according to the Wine Advocate’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown, described as “unquestionably a big wine with a brilliant future” by critic Galloni. Always delivering one of the top values from Pauillac since its transformation by the brilliant Alfred Tesseron and his team, the powerful and alluring 99 pt. 2019 Chaeau Pontet Canet is “extremely well balanced and well-integrated” according to Decanter’s Georgina Hindle, a full-bodied Left Bank blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon that Hindle calls “just such a great wine, everything you want” with firm, velvety tannins "promising a long life.” Declaring “Oh, this is good,” Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson calls St. Estephe’s elegant 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Montrose “a masterclass in the flavors and aromatics that you expect in a great Medoc wine” and one that “makes you smile," summed up by James Suckling as “polished and very fine with lovely length.” The massive 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Baron offers the power of well-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon blended with a little Merlot, boasting a firm tannic grip that “lands you squarely in Pauillac” according to critic Anson that “will age for decades without breaking a sweat.” Blending mostly Merlot with Cabernet Franc, St. Emilion’s lush 100 pt. 2019 Chateau Canon 100 pt. is described as “one of the most refined, elegant Right Bank wines of the vintage” by the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley, “with a deep core of fruit, beautifully refined tannins” and as noted by the Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth, “a fine lacy thread of chalky minerality” that James Suckling declares “one for the cellar.” Elegantly crafted from mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Neal Martin of Vinous calls the enchanting 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande “an absolute show-stopper” with gorgeous aromatics reminiscent of Latour, “a powerful, multi-dimensional Pichon-Lalande,” that he sums up in a single word, “Stunning.” Described as “a brilliant wine as one of the stars of the show from Margaux” by Jeb Dunnuck, the Left Bank’s classically-styled 99 pt. 2019 Chateau Palmer is “a very fine wine with a serious structure” that “will age for many years” according to the Wine Enthusiast’s Roger Voss and called “a brilliant rendition of the contemporary Palmer style” by the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley.

A treasure trove of exceptional Left and Right bank blends promising decades of longevity, those Bordeaux fans and collectors who make room in the cellar for these top-rated 2019’s will be rewarded again and again, these beautiful top-rated Bordeaux certain to provide enjoyment for years to come.


100V 100WI 98JA

The 2019 Montrose is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. Rich, inky and towering in concentration, the 2019 possesses off the charts intensity and tons of structure to back it up. Succulent black cherry, plum, tobacco, gravel and licorice infuse the 2019 with striking depth. The 2019 is not quite as opulent as some recent vintages, and that's a good thing. Readers will find a regal wine that marries elegance with power. Unforgettable. Tasted two times.

100 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2022)

The 2019 Montrose is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a lot of swirling to unlock a vibrant core of ripe, juicy blackcurrants, freshly picked blueberries, and redcurrants with touches of garrigue, iris, tilled earth, and Sichuan pepper, plus a waft of wood smoke. Medium to full-boded, the palate is taut and muscular, framed by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing very long and achingly perfumed. This is a real head-turner!

100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Apr 2022)

Tons of personality right off the first nose, giving the same tingle of expectation that you get with the 2016. Black chocolate, damson, plump blueberry, mint leaf, pure Cabernet expression. This is dripping with juice, and is sleek and fresh, a brilliant Montrose with exceptional fruit quality, where you feel the wall of tannins but they are brushed velvet rather than tight and forbidding. A strong recommendation, that you could just about enjoy now with a long carafe, but that will close up tight in a few years, and then need patience for another decade. Harvest September 19 to October 8.

98 points, Jane Anson (Sep 2021)

$199.88

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2019 Chateau Montrose (1.5L)
Cabernet Sauvignon from Saint-Estephe, Bordeaux, France
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B-21 Top Recommendation
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2019 Bordeaux seems like the vintage that almost wasn't. With years typically remembered for the harvest weather and the quality of the wines, 2019 was defined by the outbreak of the Covid pandemic in early Spring 2020 and the ensuing market volatility. Benefiting from our long-standing relationships in the region coupled with the favorable exchange rate, here is a unique opportunity to acquire an astounding range of the top Bordeaux blends of the 2019 vintage at exceptional pricing, delivered ex-Chateaux, many in ageworthy magnums and most in original wooden cases. All scoring 97 points and above from critics across the board, this is a special offering that will be hard to resist. Let's dig in.

With hot weather favoring the full development and ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon, Inside Bordeaux's Jane Anson calls the 98pt Left Bank beauty 2019 Montrose "a masterclass in the flavors and aromatics that you expect in a great Medoc wine" concluding, "Oh, this is good." Impeccably crafted vintage over vintage, the long-lived 99pt 2019 Pontet Canet will be "best after 2028," according to critic James Suckling, "but an absolute joy to taste now." Describing it as "the wine of the vintage in St. Julien if not all of the Medoc," Jeb Dunnuck calls the 100pt 2019 Ducru Beaucaillou "a heavenly beauty" that's "as good as it gets" with Roger Voss of the Wine Enthusiast calling the 98pt 2019 Figeac "another magnificent vintage" from this estate and Bordeaux expert Jane Anson describing the 99pt 2019 Cos D'Estournel as "powerful and enjoyable... with the always present Cos glamour." Aging potential abounds in this selection of 2019s and the Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss notes that the 98pt 2019 Pichon Baron is "intense and set for a long-term future," while the Wine Spectator's James Molesworth declares it "A serious wine with a hint of bling."

Both earning 99 points, the 2019 Haut Bailly "builds and builds... through the endless finish" according to James Suckling while Decanter's Georgia Hindle describes the 2019 Troplong Mondot simply as "Incredible." Rating the 2019 Canon Saint Emilion a perfect 100pts, Jane Anson declared "Just so much complexity, depth, power, interest in the whole thing. This buzzes with life," while the Wine Advocate's William Kelley calls the 100pt 2019 Lafite Rothschild "one of the greatest wines produced in Bordeaux this year." Jeb Dunnuck calls the 98pt 2019 Leoville Barton "a great, great wine in the making" for Leoville fans not to miss and Vinous critic Neal Martin declares the 99pt 2019 Palmer "Quintessential." The 100pt Vieux Chateau Certan is one of the wines of the vintage for the Wine Advocate's William Kelley, with Margaux's 97pt 2019 Giscours structured to "age beautifully for years to come" according to James Suckling, also a superb value.

Now for the big finish! The 100pt 2019 La Mission Haut Brion "is one of the few 2019s that will make your eyes roll back in your head" according to Jeb Dunnuck (we think that's good) while William Kelley of the Wine Advocate declares it "possesses even greater potential" than its sibling Haut-Brion. Jane Anson calls the 98pt 2019 Mouton Rothschild "pure Mouton" adding, "you can’t miss it" (Mouton fans know exactly what she means) while the Wine Spectator's James Molesworth notes its "extremely lengthy finish." And finally garnering the top ratings from all critics, the 100pt 2019 Chateau Margaux is a "brilliant Bordeaux" according to the Wine Advocate that James Suckling sums up simply as "Ethereal." There are only exceptional choices here - whether putting together a mixed case or two or choosing favorites to stash away, you won't be disappointed. Echoing the advice given for plunging into the deep end of the pool for the first time, it's simple – take a deep breath and dive in. It's safe to say there's some seriously enjoyable Bordeaux in your future.


100V 100WI 98JA

The 2019 Montrose is very clearly one of the wines of the vintage. Rich, inky and towering in concentration, the 2019 possesses off the charts intensity and tons of structure to back it up. Succulent black cherry, plum, tobacco, gravel and licorice infuse the 2019 with striking depth. The 2019 is not quite as opulent as some recent vintages, and that's a good thing. Readers will find a regal wine that marries elegance with power. Unforgettable. Tasted two times.

100 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2022)

The 2019 Montrose is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it needs a lot of swirling to unlock a vibrant core of ripe, juicy blackcurrants, freshly picked blueberries, and redcurrants with touches of garrigue, iris, tilled earth, and Sichuan pepper, plus a waft of wood smoke. Medium to full-boded, the palate is taut and muscular, framed by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing very long and achingly perfumed. This is a real head-turner!

100 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (Apr 2022)

Tons of personality right off the first nose, giving the same tingle of expectation that you get with the 2016. Black chocolate, damson, plump blueberry, mint leaf, pure Cabernet expression. This is dripping with juice, and is sleek and fresh, a brilliant Montrose with exceptional fruit quality, where you feel the wall of tannins but they are brushed velvet rather than tight and forbidding. A strong recommendation, that you could just about enjoy now with a long carafe, but that will close up tight in a few years, and then need patience for another decade. Harvest September 19 to October 8.

98 points, Jane Anson (Sep 2021)

$449.88

9 bottles in stock and ready to ship.
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This item is available in original wood case. Would you like to include the wood case in your order? There is an additional $12.00 shipping fee for wood cases.