88 / 100 Robert Parker This vintage had exceptional growing conditions with a good spring, a very early and generous flowering in the beginning of June without any of the flowering mishaps that such as coulure and millerandage. while July, August and September were extremely hot, sunny and drought-like. The harvest started on September 14 and was completed on September 29. The final blend for the 1982 Montrose was relatively classic, and this wine, never one of my favorites of the vintage, shows plenty of brick at the edge, a big, spicy, oaky nose with oak in the background, notes of Chinese black tea, new saddle leather and unsmoked cigar tobacco, as well as red and black currants. It is medium-bodied, elegant, and fully mature. By no means one of the stars of the vintage, it is also quite spicy. Drink over the next 10-15 years. Wine Advocate #214 Aug 2014
96 / 100 Wine Spectator Intense aromas of kirsch, currant and spice follow through to a full-bodied palate, with round, velvety tannins and a long, long finish. This is complex, changing on the nose and palate. Layered and structured. Will improve for many years to come.--Non-blind Château Montrose vertical. Drink now. http://www.winespectator.com/wine/detail/source/search/not..
17.5 / 20 Jancis Robinson Pinkish rim but still well-coloured core. Attractive sweet decay. Forest floor but still some peppery fresh fruit. A little floral, very perfumed and some sweet spice. Complex and refined. More leathery on the palate, dry, fine tannins but still time to go. http://www.jancisrobinson.com/tastings/search?keywords=Mon..
