Like the Cuvee Chaupin
He realized there were actually several great terroirs from which he could produce wonderful Chardonnay at a fraction of the price of his Domaine des Comtes Lafon wines
Visually the wine looks early to mid-90's
and this geography plays an integral part in the wines of Cims de Porrera
Chateau Montrose 2000 Large Format Like the Cuvee ChaupinBase of neck 98 The Wine Independent A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2000 Montrose is medium to deep garnet in color, with a touch of brick. It charges out with ready to go notes of juicy plums, black cherry compote, and wild blueberries, opening out to a perfume of candied violets, camphor, rose oil, new leather, and fragrant soil. The medium bodied palate is elegant and very fresh with soft,