92 James Suckling
Aromas of mushrooms and spices with hints of foie gras. Full body with round, velvety tannins and a meat, berry and plum aftertaste. Just opening now.
90 Robert Parker
The 2005 La Dame de Montrose is a gorgeous second wine. Dark ruby/purple, with sweet black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, soft tannins, and a round, generous, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, it is an excellent, soft wine to drink over the next 15 or so years.
16 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Granat-Lila. tieferdiges Bouquet, viel Trüffelnoten und trockene Pflaumen, Teernuancen, mit keinem Anzeichen ein Zweitwein von der Nase her. Saftiger, erstaunlich angenehmer Gaumen im ersten Moment, dann aber doch mit Montose-Typischen Gerbstoffen im intensiven Rückhalt, zeigt sich etwas knochig, weil mehr Tannine wie Fleisch vorhanden ist. Wird immer burschikos bleiben. trinken (2010 - 2019)
89 Wine Spectator
Dark in color, with an impressive nose of crushed currant, mineral and spices. Full-bodied, with seamless tannins and an aftertaste of spice, sweet tobacco and berry. Best after 2011. 5,555 cases made. –JS
Aromas of mushrooms and spices with hints of foie gras. Full body with round, velvety tannins and a meat, berry and plum aftertaste. Just opening now.