Le Saint Estèphe de Montrose 2015

Name: Le Saint Estèphe de Montrose 2015
Brand: Château Montrose
Rating: 3.2 (5 reviews)

Saint-Estèphe|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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Drink

3.2/5 (5 customers)

Previously reserved for the estate's owners and staff, this is the third Montrose blend, made from batches of younger vines and lees wines. Produced on the exceptional terroir of Château Montrose and vinified by the estate's teams, Saint-Estèphe de Montrose reveals a discreet, floral nose accompanied by delicate notes of violet, raspberry, toasted and spicy aromas. Full-bodied and fleshy on the palate, it reveals fine tannic power, balanced by pleasant freshness.

Features

Estate

Château Montrose

Cuvée

Le Saint Estèphe de Montrose

Vintage

2015

Designation

Saint-Estèphe

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

46% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc,1% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

Gravel on clay subsoil

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Breeding

12 months in barrels, 15% new

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Intense garnet-red colour

Nose

Floral and discreet, with delicate notes of violets, raspberries and spicy, toasty aromas.

Mouth

Round, ample, fleshy. Powerful tannins and fine balance.

Serve

Decant at 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with jugged hare, game birds, red meats, cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2021) 5*Stars (Outstanding producers, those who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and the world)

About the domain :

For over a century, the estate belonged to the Charmolüe family (now based in Provence, at Château Romanin). Bought in 2005 by Martin and Olivier Bouygues, the cru has continued on its path of excellence. The new owners and their teams have been careful not to modify the style, but to perfect viticulture and vinification to adapt them to the ecological and cultural demands of our time. The second wine dame-de-montrose, produced in appreciable volume, has progressed in regularity and expression of terroir. The latest vintages, at the top of the Médoc, are more than a match for the premier crus classés.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the domain :

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning connoisseurs).

About the domain :

Entrepreneurs Martin and Olivier Bouygues have owned this famous classified growth since 2006. They make the most of one of the Médoc's finest terroirs, which on numerous occasions in the past has distinguished itself by producing wines that can reach, or even surpass, the level of the premier grands crus classés. When the year is hot and dry, as was the case in 2003, 2009, 2010 or even 2011, Montrose offers an extraordinary distinction. Hervé Berland, who now runs the estate, takes it to a level of definition and precision never before seen here. He's closing in on a third star.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.2/5

out of 5 reviews