René Gabriel: „Dunkles Granat mit lila Reflexen, tief in der Mitte. Verhaltenes Bouquet, viel Backpflaumen zeigend, tintige Anflüge, Trüffel, im Nasenbild von den massiven Tanninen fast etwas blockiert. Fester Gaumen, blau bis schwarzbeerige Konturen, fester, sanft kerniger Biss, fast schon brutale Adstringenz von Gerbstoffen, sich eher eckig bis arrogant zeigend, nach sehr, sehr viel Geduld verlangend. Für 19 Punkte müsste sich erst ein Gegengewicht zu den dominierenden Gerbstoffen während der weiteren Fassreife und späteren Flaschenreife zeigen. 18/20 Punkten, zu genießen 2015-2050”.

Wine Spectator: „Raspberries, currants and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with a very focused palate of fruit and fine tannins. Fresh finish. Long. Racy wine. 92-94.”

Robert Parker: „The big news in Bordeaux is the potential sale (it had not been finalized at the time of publication) of Chateau Montrose. The 2005 Montrose does not quite measure up to the 2003, but it is a beautiful effort. A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc as well as a dollop of Petit Verdot, it possesses an inky/blue/purple color in addition to a sweet, provocative nose of creme de cassis, crushed rocks, graphite, and subtle wood. Medium to full-bodied, elegant yet powerful, fresh, and nuanced, the acids are higher and the pH lower in 2005 than in 2002. The 2005 should be a long-lived classic, but patience will be required despite the relatively high alcohol (13.2%), which is counterbalanced by some of the highest tannins ever measured. 92-94.”