Château Montrose - Saint-Estèphe - 2ème Grand Cru Classé 2017

The wine : Château Montrose is one of the highest quality estates in the AOC Saint-Estèphe. This Second Grand Cru Classé has been among the absolute elite of the region for several years now and produces a first wine of rare elegance. Powerful, distinguished and with remarkable aging potential, notes of red and black fruits (raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry) as well as a hint of violet unfold on the palate, accompanied by very delicate yet powerful tannins. Thanks to its 18 months of barrel aging, this Grand Cru also offers perfectly balanced oak, bringing delicious spicy aromas (vanilla, pepper, licorice, etc.). 

Of course, it is over time that the full complexity of this wine's aromas can be truly appreciated... If you are patient enough, you will then discover an incredible aromatic palette featuring leather, tobacco, a refreshing hint of mint, and earthy notes reminiscent of autumn. Tasting Château Montrose is a guarantee of an unforgettable memory that will last a lifetime!

Volume : 75cl

Type : Red wine

Grape varieties : 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

AOC : Saint-Estèphe

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be cellared until 2037

Serving temperature : 16-18°C

The estate : Although it boasts a history spanning more than two centuries (the estate was founded by Étienne Théodore Dumoulin in 1815), it has been under the ownership of the Bouygues family since 2006, who now manage Château Montrose, the renowned Second Grand Cru Classé of 1855 from the Saint-Estèphe AOC.The 95 hectares of the estate stretch out as a single, continuous plot, with soils composed mainly of gravel mixed with sand and clay. The three wines produced by the estate are all of an extremely high standard, but the first wine stands out year after year as exceptional, easily rivaling the First Growths. Mélissa Bouygues and Hervé Berland officially oversee this magnificent terroir, which is planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Half of the vineyard is cultivated according to the principles of organic farming. In addition, vinification is carried out plot by plot (with more than 90 vats at the estate!), and four highly selective sorting processes are performed during harvest to ensure that only grapes worthy of the estate's reputation are kept. Tasting Château Montrose means experiencing the elite of French wine and the very best that Bordeaux has to offer!