2021 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

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The result of a rigorous selection at every stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and with tannins, but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé. Over time the wine develops a delicate and complex bouquet. Composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and a dash of 1% Petit Verdot. This grandcru represents 37% of the estate's total production. Deep garnet purple in colour, the nose takes some time to unfold before revealing an impressively flamboyant core of black cherry preserves, warm cassis and baked plums with hints of red currant jelly, dark chocolate, licorice, cardamom plus a gentle hint of candied violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has fantastic intensity with a very elegant, modest weight, with super ripe, fine-grained tannins and tons of freshness to a stunning array of beautiful black fruits. This is an incredibly stylish, balanced and sophisticated Montrose!

FACT: It is worth mentioning that we purchase the (Bordeaux) wines directly and never purchase them through intermediaries because we do not know which journeys the wine has made and how it has been treated. The wines come from the cellars of the Chateau directly to our conditioned Warehouse in Dordrecht where all our wines are stored. If you come and pick it up, you will also receive a nice discount.

Packing information Box
Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint-Estèphe
Winery Chateau Montrose
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2021
Drinking as of 2025
Drinking till 2050
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 96
James Suckling rating 96
Vinous rating 96
Tasting Profiles Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rijk, Rood fruit, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Barbecue, Borrelen, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving Deze Montrose 2021 toont een krachtig maar elegant smaakpalet van zwarte kersen en cassis, gebakken pruimen en donkere chocolade, met zoethout, kardemom en een subtiele viooltjesnuance, stevige maar verfijne tannines en frisse zuren die de structuur bewaren. Daardoor snijdt hij heerlijk door vette vleessoorten en lange gegaarde gerechten, terwijl het rijpe zwarte fruit en de kruidenachtige ondertoon prachtig aansluiten bij lams- en rundvlees, hartige stoofpotten, charcuterie en gerijpte kazen. Kies voor gegrilde of geroosterde bereidingen zoals een gemarmerde ribeye of een kruidige lamsrack, of juist slowbraises en rodewijnstoofschotels en serveer bij harde, volle kazen of iets kruidige charcuterie om de balans en diepgang van de wijn maximaal tot zijn recht te laten komen.

Parker

96

James Suckling

96

Vinous

96

Château Montrose is one of the most prestigious Médoc chateaus. Especially since the wealthy brothers Martin and Olivier Bouygues bought the chateau in 2006 and started a rigorous 'makeover'. They tackled absolutely everything from vineyard to cellar. The team is also being strengthened, including with Hervé Berland, who says goodbye to his position as director at Château Mouton-Rothschild to lead this ambitious project. Quality has skyrocketed ever since and the last few vintages Château Montrose has consistently been among the very best wines in Bordeaux; a great achievement! Part of the major quality improvement is a 'parcelic' approach, in which the vineyard is divided into small pieces, each of which is assessed, vinified and raised separately. The selection options have increased enormously as a result. Such that, in addition to a first and second wine, a third wine has also seen the light.

Chateau Montrose makes powerful wines that have a long life ahead of them. Although very tannic, the elegance and especially intensity is memorable. This one of the very best St. Estèphe wines has the 2nd Grand Cru Class status but could easily compete in the highest 1st Cru class. Since the 1989 harvest, followed by a 100-point score by Robert Parker in 1990, Montrose has earned a worldwide reputation and ranks among the greatest Bordeaux.

Food Pairings

Deze Montrose 2021 toont een krachtig maar elegant smaakpalet van zwarte kersen en cassis, gebakken pruimen en donkere chocolade, met zoethout, kardemom en een subtiele viooltjesnuance, stevige maar verfijne tannines en frisse zuren die de structuur bewaren. Daardoor snijdt hij heerlijk door vette vleessoorten en lange gegaarde gerechten, terwijl het rijpe zwarte fruit en de kruidenachtige ondertoon prachtig aansluiten bij lams- en rundvlees, hartige stoofpotten, charcuterie en gerijpte kazen. Kies voor gegrilde of geroosterde bereidingen zoals een gemarmerde ribeye of een kruidige lamsrack, of juist slowbraises en rodewijnstoofschotels en serveer bij harde, volle kazen of iets kruidige charcuterie om de balans en diepgang van de wijn maximaal tot zijn recht te laten komen.

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