Château Montrose
St Estephe
Red Blend from Bordeaux, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Château Montrose
Established as a Second Growth in the 1855 classification Chateau Montrose enjoys an exceptional geographical situation in Saint-Estèphe facing the Gironde estuary. Its 95-hectare (235-acre) vineyard thus benefits from the moderating influence of the vast water mass nearby during very hot summers and harsh winters. The vineyard is in a single sweep a rare and priceless advantage in the region. The soil consisting of deep gravel over clay favours natural drainage and ensures that the vines benefit from a slow and regular water supply from the water reserves in the subsoil. An extensive renovation program with very strict environmental objectives has been carried out at the estate since it was acquired by Martin and Olivier Bouygues in 2006 reflecting the new owners’ determination to perpetuate the quality of the wine and make Chateau Montrose a model of skilled winemaking and sustainable development. Under the direction of Hervé Berland since 2012 the estate has 68 employees in the vineyard and winery all of whom share the same philosophy: respect for the terroir and a constant quest for excellence. That philosophy is manifested in meticulous vineyard practices very precise parcel selection and use of only the best grapes to make the premium wine Chateau Montrose. The other qualities are used to make the second wine La Dame de Montrose and the third wine Le Saint-Estèphe de Montrose.
Description
Fill Level: Top Shoulder One of the better vintages of the 1970s, from an estate that was recognised to have been particularly successful right from the harvest and was spared the hail that affected some Médoc properties.Today, the nose is dominated by wonderful burnished tobacco, leather and truffle that are such classic markers of older Bordeaux. This is an older wine in its tertiary phase, no question, but it is soft and embracing rather than tired - it gives a shrug and invites you in. The aromatics are less clear than in its youth, but they are still warm, with rich wild strawberries and sweet blackberries burnished with the smoky embers of yesterday's fireplace.
Food Pairing
Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
