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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2024 La Dame de Montrose is a very elegant, sexy wine. Lifted aromatics, bright red-toned fruit and silky tannins speak to finesse. All the elements are so well balanced. A burst of red cherry, mocha and crushed flowers extends the soft, supple finish. The 2024 is being raised in approximately 63% used oak, 20% foudre, 15% new oak and 2% amphora. It's an incredibly charming wine that should drink well on release. 04/2025

88-90

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 La Dame de Montrose—raised in 15% new oak, 20% foudres and 2% amphora—has a straightforward, relatively light bouquet with blackberry, hints of black olive and light gravelly scents. The palate is medium-bodied with sharp acidity on the entry, balanced but just a little austere towards the second half. It needs to muster more fruité on the finish, but at least displays freshness and classicism. 04/2025

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

If the grand vin is built for the ages, the 2024 La Dame de Montrose plays a different hand, emphasizing suavity and charm. Offering up notes of blackcurrants, raspberries, violets and licorice, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and suave, with supple tannins, lively acids and a seamless, complete profile. It's a blend of 73% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc that sees a more reductive élevage than the grand vin. 04/2025

89-91

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2024 La Dame De Montrose is based on 73% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aging in 15% new oak, with a small amount in foudre and amphora. Juicy, lively red and blue fruits, spring flowers, and spice all emerge from the glass, and it's medium-bodied, with a pretty, pure, elegant texture and soft tannins. It's a charming, seamless second wine that will offer pleasure right out of the gate. 05/2025

90

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Reflets grenat. Nez intense, au fruité mûr. Bouche immédiatement savoureuse, évoluant agréable et juteuse, avec du goût en finale et une bonne enveloppe tannique. Assemblage : 73 % merlot, 20 % cabernet sauvignon, 4 % petit verdot, 3 % cabernet franc. Degré d'alcool : 13°2 - pH : 3,5. Rendement : 20 hl/ha. Elevage en foudres de 20 hl. Diminution du bois neuf pour moitié (15 % au lieu de 30). 04/2025

92-93

James Suckling

James Suckling

A refined and crunchy second wine with red currants and blackcurrants, some crush stones and juicy tannins. A nice center palate. Balanced and pretty for the vintage. Medium finish. From organically grown grapes. 73% melrot, 20% cabernet sauvignon, 4% petite verdot and 3% cabernet franc. 04/2025