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.