Montrose 2003 (375ml) Gigondas the wines are ripe and

the wines are ripe and fresh

palate coating and ultra-saline finish that goes on and on

"Very structured second wine with density and freshness

it is also nice to find some complexity and intensity of flavor

91-92 points | James Suckling

Montrose 2003 (375ml) Gigondas the wines are ripe andWA 95 Wine Advocate William Kelley One of the top half dozen wines of this torrid vintage in Bordeaux, as well as one of the least evolved, is the 2003 Montrose. Evocative of blackberries and cassis mingled with black truffles, loamy soil and pencil shavings, it's full bodied, rich and layered, with a broad attack that segues into a supple but structured mid palate laden with sweet but succulent fruit that's framed by powdery tannin. While in no