Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montrose
Label Name:
 
St Estephe 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux (Médoc)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 61%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Petit Verdot 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 97, Wine Enthusiast 97, James Suckling 97, The Wine Independent 98, Vinous (Neal Martin) 96, Robert Parker 96, Wine Spectator 95, Jeb Dunnuck 95

Tasting Note
Dense garnet colour; aromas of blackcurrant, plum, graphite, cedar and saline mineral notes. Concentrated black fruit on the palate with refined, velvety tannins, precise acidity and a long, graphite-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef stew, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses and charcuterie. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef buns, miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Estate-grown, selective hand-harvest, parcel vinification with extended maceration; fermented in temperature-controlled vats and aged 18–20 months in French oak (approx. 60% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Montrose (95 ha) is a 2ème Cru Classé (1855) in Saint-Estèphe. Owned by the Bouygues family since 2006, noted for gravel-on-clay terroir and long‑lived, structured wines.