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.