Chateau Montrose
Saint Estephe Grand Cru Classé 2018
| Denomination | Saint-Estèphe AOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Aging | 12 months in 15% new French oak. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Product name | Saint Estephe Grand Cru Classé 2018 |
| Color | Dark ruby red. |
| Perfume | Bouquet with notes of blackberries, raspberries and rose petals, followed by mineral notes. |
| Taste | Wine of good acidity with a vaguely saline finish. |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
Description
Still red Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe, produced by Château Montrose, Bordeaux, France, 2018 vintage. A wine that embodies the history and tradition of one of Bordeaux's most prestigious estates. A bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, and rose petals, followed by mineral notes that reflect the unique terroir of Saint-Estèphe. Aged for 12 months in 15% new French oak. A wine with good acidity and a vaguely saline finish, promising a long evolution in the bottle. Perfect paired with red meats, game, and aged cheeses, an unforgettable sensory experience.
Awards
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2018
98/100
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2018
98/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2018
98/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2018
97/100
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2018
95/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
Pairings
The exceptional project took seven years, from 2007 to 2013, a timespan justified by the wish to respect the estate’s cycle of activity.
Following on from their predecessors, Martin and Olivier Bouygues aim to further enhance this unique terroir, a single sweep in an ideal location on the banks of the Gironde estuary.
Under the direction of Melissa Bouygues and managed by Hervé Berland, the estate benefits from a combination of youth and experience in a multi-generational team in which vinegrowers and winemakers rub shoulders with technical specialists and academic experts. Read more
| Name | Chateau Montrose Saint Estephe Grand Cru Classe 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Saint-Estèphe AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Montrose |
| Origin | Saint Estèphe (France) |
| Aging | 12 months in 15% new French oak. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |