| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Montrose |
| Label Name: | St Estephe 2eme Cru |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 14.4% |
| Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 64%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 1% |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 5 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major reviews: Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 100; Neal Martin (Vinous) 97; Wine Advocate (William Kelley/Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 97; Jeb Dunnuck 97; James Suckling ~97; Decanter 98. Drinking window commonly cited 2028–2060
Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry with violets, pencil-lead, tobacco and crushed gravel; dense, layered, saline minerality, refined powdery tannins and a long, resonant finish.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast leg of lamb, beef Wellington, aged cheeses (Comté, Parmigiano-Reggiano). Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, rich beef stir-fries or braised Sichuan beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; controlled-temperature fermentation with extended maceration; élevage in French oak barrels (circa 60% new) for ~18 months before bottling.
Vineyard Info
Château Montrose, a Saint-Estèphe 2ème Cru Classé (95 ha), owned by the Bouygues family; historic Left Bank estate renowned for powerful, ageworthy claret.
Montrose St Estephe 2eme Cru 2019
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