| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Montrose |
| Label Name: | St Estephe 2eme Cru |
| Vintage: | 2017 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13.5% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 76%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 1% |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 98; James Suckling 94-97; Decanter 95-97; Vinous (Antonio Galloni/Neal Martin) 94-95; Jeb Dunnuck 95; Wine Spectator 91-94
Tasting Note
Deep garnet with intense blackcurrant, blackberry, violet and mineral notes; refined, ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral finish with spice and cedar nuances.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef Wellington, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised shiitake and soy-braised beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; small-lot fermentations (≈82 vats), gentle extraction; aged 18 months in French oak (≈60% new, 40% one-year-old).
Vineyard Info
Château Montrose (95 ha), 2ème Grand Cru Classé (1855), established early 19th century; estate owned by the Bouygues family, known for gravel soils and age-worthy, structured wines.
Montrose St Estephe 2eme Cru 2017
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