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

The wine: The Château Montrose is one of the properties the most qualitative of the AOC Saint-Estèphe. This Second Grand Cru Classé has been familiar with the absolute elite of the region for several years now and produces a first wine of rare elegance. Powerful , distinguished and capable of very long aging, notes of red and black fruits (raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry) as well as a touch of violet present themselves on the palate and are accompanied by very delicate although powerful tannins. Thanks to its 18 months of aging in barrels, this Grand Cru also presents a very precise woodiness bringing delicious spicy aromas (vanilla, pepper, licorice etc.). 

Of course, it is with time that the full extent of the aromatic complexity of this wine can be taken...If you are patient enough, you will then have access to a incredible aromatic palette on leather, tobacco, a minty freshness as well as notes of humus reminiscent of autumn. Tasting Château Montrose is the guarantee of an unforgettable memory that you will carry for life!

Capacity: 75cl

Type: Red wine

Grape varieties: 76% Cabernet-sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Cabernet-franc , 1% Petit Verdot

AOC: Saint-Estèphe

Drinking and storing: Drink now and keep until 2037

Service temperature: 16-18°C

The estate: Although it has a long history of more than two centuries (the creation of estate by Étienne Théodore Dumoulin dating back to 1815), it is since 2006 that the Bouygues family has been at the head of Château Montrose, an illustrious Second Cru Classé of 1855 from the AOC Saint-Estèphe. The 95 hectares of the property extend in one piece and grow mainly on soils composed of gravel mixed with sand and clay. The three wines made by the estate are all of a very high level, but the first wine proves exceptional year after year and is easily on par with the Premiers Crus Classés. Mélissa Bouygues and Hervé Berland officially watch over this magnificent terroir composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Half of the vineyard is cultivated according to the precepts of Organic Agriculture. In addition, the vinifications here are plot-based (more than 90 vats at the estate!) and 4 very demanding sortings are carried out during the harvest in order to keep only the grapes worthy of the rank of the property. To taste Château Montrose is to taste the elite of French wine and the best in Bordeaux!