(JS 94-95 points) The blackberries and blackcurrants show through beautifully, together with very integrated tannins. Dense and textured. Transparent. Graphite coming through. Second wine of Montrose. 61% merlot, 32% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot and 2% cabernet franc.

Truffle, smoke, tobacco, flowers, mint, cocoa, and espresso add to the black cherry aromas are front and center in the perfume. Plush, and polished on the palate, the layers of ripe juicy fruits are vibrant, fresh, long, spicy and energetic, giving you lift and length. While the wine is going to offer its significant charms shortly after release, but there is good potential for aging as well. The wine blends 61% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2027-2043. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/st-estephe/chateau-montrose-st-estephe-bordeaux-wine/

Dried herbs and red fruit on the palate, a soft florality too. Punchy and fun, playful even, great mouthfeel and sense of energy straight away. Gorgeous acidity that is tinged with sweetness so you get mouthwatering aspects as well as s feeling of plumpness but ends quite straight and well defined. So drinkable. A fabulous wine that is giving everything you want right now.

Skilfully crafted, balanced with supple tannins. This has deepened over ageing, showcasing cassis bud and olive tapenade along with slate, bilberry and salted cracker. To be 100% honest I worried that the introduction of Montrose Terrasse III would take away from the brilliance that is Dame de Montrose, but there seems to be plenty of excellence in 2023 to go around.

Based on 61% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc and aged 12 months in French oak barrels with one-third new, the 2023 La Dame De Montrose offers spiced currants, black cherries, leafy tobacco, and baking spice on the nose. It's medium-bodied and has a pure, layered, expressive style, with ripe tannins, a juicy, lively mouthfeel, and terrific overall balance. Drink this charming, satisfying, complex second wine over the coming 15-20 years. Drink 2026-2046.

Aromas of cassis, plums, orange zest and spices introduce the 2023 La Dame de Montrose, a medium- to full-bodied, rich and layered wine with a vibrant core of fruit framed by supple, powdery tannins. It's a blend of 61% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, incorporating maturation in different vessels (20% foudre and 5% amphora) and fewer rackings to maintain a more reductive profile, better suited to the Merlot-dominant blend. - William Kelley

(TWI 91-93 points) The 2023 La Dame de Montrose is deep garnet-purple in color. The nose is so floral, with notes of iris and lavender opening out to a core of black raspberries and mulberries plus hints of dusty soil and fallen leaves. The medium-bodied palate is tight-knit and lively, with lightly chewy tannins and a ferrous finish. The blend is 61% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, with pH 3.50. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown

The 2023 La Dame de Montrose is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of juicy raspberries, kirsch, and fresh plums hop from the glass, giving way to hints of pencil lead and tree moss. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers impressive tension and freshness, with fine-grained tannins and exuberant red fruit layers, finishing on a minerally note. The blend is 61% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, with a pH of 3.50.

The 2023 La Dame de Montrose is a polished, sophisticated wine. Strong floral and savory notes mark the bouquet, giving the 2023 its decidedly perfumed character. Light on its feet and refined, with exquisite balance, the 2023 is a total delight. Time in the glass releases the wine's bright, forward fruit. - Antonio Galloni