Montrose - St. Estephe 1998 Southern Rhone all wrapped in a balanced

all wrapped in a balanced and velvety finish that is supported by moderately firm tannins

It has a certain aroma that I cannot define that I also found in the 2011 Valbuena

There is fine richness and volume to the delicious

A brooding and reticent nose only grudgingly reveals aromas of plum

Montrose - St. Estephe 1998 Southern Rhone all wrapped in a balancedA classic effort, the 1998 Montrose exhibits a dense purple color in addition to a sweet nose of jammy cassis, licorice, earth, and smoke. It is a powerful and full bodied wine with well integrated tannin. Given Montrose's tendency to shut down, it is performing better out of bottle.