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.