Château Montrose 2008 - Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux
Red
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Scores : Robert Parker 95-97/100, Gault Millau 18,5/20 + Coup de Coeur, RVF 17,5/20
"Superbly fruity and remarkably fresh, the 2008 is a fine illustration of a great wine built on the finesse of its extraction and tannins". (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2011 - RVF)
Features
Estate
Château Montrose
Cuvée
Second Grand Cru Classé
Vintage
2008
Designation
Saint-Estèphe
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
gravelly lateau overhanging the Gironde, with good drainage properties
Viticulture
traditional
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
18 to 21 days of maceration
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
almost black dress
Nose
complex nose with spicy aromas
Mouth
firm, very complex, long finish
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur un civet de lièvre, des gibiers à plumes (grives, pigeon, faisan...)...<br/>
Château Montrose
Saint-Estèphe
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.
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