Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montrose
Label Name:
 
St Estephe 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 95; James Suckling 94; Neal Martin/Wine Advocate 93; Wine Spectator 90–93; Vinous ~92–93; Jancis Robinson 17. 5/20

Tasting Note
Deep purple; cassis, blackberry, graphite, tobacco, cedar and sweet spice. Firm ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, prime rib, game (venison), mature hard cheeses (Comté, Parmesan); Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), rich miso-glazed tuna, mushroom-based Chinese dishes.

Production Method
Traditional vinification with 26–28 day maceration; fermentation in stainless vats; aged ~18–19 months in French oak barrels (≈50–60% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Montrose, Deuxième Cru Classé (1855), ~95 ha in Saint-Estèphe. Owned by the Bouygues family since 2006; renowned for gravel-over-clay terroir and structured, age-worthy Cab-dominant wines.