The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins
it displays a classic Mount Eden nose of honey
Such is the elegance on display here that it belies the power and length
sweet red fruit on the nose with hints of black tea leaves
Not as overtly juicy as some
2009 Chateau Montrose Saint-Estephe Chardonnay The palate is medium-bodied with100 points, The Wine Advocate "A brilliant wine that stands out as one of the high points of the vintage, the 2009 Montrose unwinds in the glass with a rich and incipiently complex bouquet of dark berries, cigar wrapper and loamy soil, framed by a deftly judged touch of new oak. Full bodied, broad and enveloping, it's a velvety, layered and impressively dynamic wine that's deep and concentrated, exhibiting terrific balance and a long, resonant finish.