2024 Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé

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A FIRST DISCOUNT VALID UNTIL 12/31/2026 - DELIVERY SPRING 2027

The 2024 is among the best wines of the vintage 2024 - 95 Anson / 94-96 Galloni / 94-96 Martin / 94-96 Leve / 93-95 Wine Advocate / 17.5 Robinson “…one of the wines of the vintage.” – Jane Anson

This edition is a classic Bordeaux through and through. Made from a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 3% Cabernet Franc, the 2024 Montrose is a serious, muscular wine that ranks among the vintage's finest. In the glass, it unfolds with aromas of cassis, smoldering charcoal, cigar leaf, and iris. The wine is medium to full-bodied, dense, and layered, with a lively acid backbone, firm, structured tannins, and a long, penetrating finish. With both the highest Cabernet Sauvignon content ever at Montrose and a relatively low pH of 3.55, this wine will undoubtedly be among the most enduring Bordeaux wines of 2024.

FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.

You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others, via the links next to the image. This is a free service for our customers.

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1. Grilled beef ribs with grilled zucchini and thyme potatoes
The proteins and fat in the meat soften the tannins, while the grilled vegetables and herbs enhance the earthy and spicy notes in the wine.

2. Leg of lamb with garlic, rosemary and black olives
The savoury, spicy flavours complement the wine's power, accentuating the dark fruit and structure, with a hint of Mediterranean depth.

3. Coq au vin with mushrooms, bacon and silver onions
The long-braised chicken in red wine builds bridges to the aromatic complexity of Montrose, while the umami character allows the ripe fruit to speak beautifully.

4. Oven-baked eggplant with tomato, Parmesan and oregano
The soft, toasted textures and savory flavors of this dish complement the wine's concentration and spiciness. The cheese enhances the mouthfeel.

5. Duck breast with beetroot, black cherries and sage jus
The combination of juicy meat, earthy beetroot, and fruity sauce brings out both the wine's floral and ripe notes. The spicy jus connects the elements.

6. Venison loin with chestnut puree, Brussels sprouts and black garlic jus
The intense flavor of game and the earthy chestnuts complement the wine's strength and depth. The black garlic adds a soft, sweet-spicy dimension that balances the wine's structure.

Specifications

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Available as of Mar 31, 2027
Packing information Case
Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Saint-Estèphe
Icons Icon France
Winery Chateau Montrose
Grape Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2024
Drinking as of 2032
Drinking till 2058
Alcohol % 13.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion En Primeur, Excluded from Pickup discount
Parker rating 95
James Suckling rating 100
Vinous rating 96
Tasting Profiles Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard

Professional Reviews

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Parker

95

James Suckling

100

Vinous

96

Wijnhuis

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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.

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