2013 La Dame de Montrose

Community Tasting Notes (9) Avg Score: 88.2 points

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  11/13/2022 - Zweder wrote: 88 Points

  The bouquet is creamy and lactic and in fact still locked with dark and red berries as well as some cherries. Same on the palate, firm acidity and drying tannin. Green bell pepper and a bit harsh. But I think that with enough time in the bottle it will become more friendly. For now 87, for the potential 89, so 88 as an average.

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  3/8/2022 - Paul S wrote: 89 Points

  Lunch at Tung Lok Signatures (Tung Lok Signatures, Orchard Parade Hotel): A tad disappointing. Nothing wrong with the wine; it just felt rather boring and characterless. The nose was not a great start - it seemed a bit spoofy at first, all sweet, candied cherries and vanilla oak. Thankfully some time in the glass helped to tone down that overt sweetness somewhat, and more subtle tones of violets, and then savoury bits of earth and tobacco came out as well. Otherwise, this would have smelt a bit like a new world Cab blend. The palate was better. I liked the elegance and finesse on this, even if did feel rather light and insubstantial at points. This was bright and juicy, with simple notes of cassis flecked with some tobacco hints. Light, but very balanced and certainly drinkable. I expected more from a Dame de Montrose though, especially at the price they are charging for a second wine these days. Not sure this has the chops to age all that well either.

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  9/25/2021 - OW_SOSPEL Does not like this wine: 84 Points

  Couleur grenat, assez claire, ocelle aqueuse. Mobile, larmes rapides et moyennes.
  Nez légèrement laqué, sur la fraise et la cerise griotte. Fond de tabac. Attaque sur la cerise et le tabac blond. Enorme creux en milieu de bouche. Finale courte sur le tabac (3-4 caudalies).
  Un vin de presse, sans intérêt, de très faible qualité. Rapport qualité-prix horrible ! 84+

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  4/28/2021 - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Popped and poured, a drank quickly with 6 others. Definitely needs a decant, but clearly a well made wine. Good value for money, and always a pleasure, but certainly pales in comparison to its big brother.

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  8/24/2019 - Psdycp wrote: 87 Points

  Fairly elegant but dense nose of baked almond, red plums and potpourri, toasted cumin and clove. The palate showed a smooth texture, not much depth and concentration. Just a nice flow of flavors from the nose to palate, no new discovery. Medium bodied with a clean but one dimensional chalky finish. This is for immediate drinking with roast beef, grilled chicken and simple pasta. Should consume this within the next 5 years as it is unlikely will improve with aging.

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