Château Montrose Saint Estephe 2020
- ws92
- jd92
- v91
| Category | Red Wine |
| Varietals | |
| Brand | Château Montrose |
| Origin | France, Bordeaux, Saint-Estèphe |
| Alcohol/vol | 13.4% |
Château Montrose is perhaps the most venerable estate in Saint-Estèphe and among the most renowned in the entire region of Bordeaux. The château began as an almost forgotten property rediscovered by Etienne Théodore Dumoulin who planted the vineyards in 1815. Only 40 years later, Château Montrose received the ranking of Deuxième Cru, or 2nd Growth, in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux, a remarkably short time to receive such a prestigious honor. The estate has not changed much since then; vineyards are the same now as when he left them to his heirs in 1861.
These vineyards surround the Château in one contiguous, unbroken stretch covering 95 hectares planted on gravel and sand topsoil over a clay subsoil. The vines are planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. All grapes are hand-harvested, hand-sorted, and destemmed before an optical sorting and another hand-sorting. The wine is fermented in one of 70 stainless-steel tanks, spending 25 days in the vat. Château Montrose ages the Grand Vin for 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels, 12 months and 30% new oak for the second label (La Dame de Montrose), and 12 months ini 20% new barrels for the third label (Le Saint-Estèphe de Montrose). The result is one of the greatest wines of Saint-Estèphe and all of Bordeaux.
Wine Spectator
- ws92
A very fresh and driven style, with a racy core of damson plum, red cherry and dried lilac laced with hints of black tea and iron, which nicely extend the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2024 through 2034.
Jeb Dunnuck
- jd92
The second wine of Château Montrose, the 2020 La Dame De Montrose is terrific, with a sunny, forward, medium-bodied style as well as lots of ripe red and black fruits, notes of sweet tobacco, sandalwood, and spice, supple tannins, and outstanding length. Open and complex, it's going to shine for 15 years if well-stored. The blend is 49% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, and the balance Cabernet Franc, checking in at the same alcohol as the Grand Vin, 13.4%.
Vinous
- v91
The 2020 Dame de Montrose does not quite have the horsepower of its peers on the nose -quite floral and Margaux-like-though it is nicely defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a ripe, sweet entry. Marmalade- and licorice-infused black fruit lead to a sinewy, slightly blocky finish. It just lacks a bit of finesse, though for a Deuxième Vin? No complaints. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
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Château Montrose Saint Estephe 2020 750ml
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$59.00