Château Montrose 2009

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Château Montrose 2009

Tasting

Appearance
Dense and dark, the robe displays a magnificent purple hue.

Nose
Perfectly balanced between freshness and concentration, this great wine reveals a highly opulent bouquet with notes of stewed black berries and crème de cassis, enhanced by gentle vanilla and spice nuances. A truly complex aromatic palette!

Palate
On the palate, the voluptuous character of Château Montrose delights the senses with indulgent notes of black fruit and spices. With a beautiful texture, velvety tannins prolong the pleasure of tasting, concluding with a persistent finish.

Cellaring

This great Saint-Estèphe wine promises a long aging potential, reaching approximately until 2059.

The elegant class of a prestigious Saint-Estèphe Cru

The estate

Owned by brothers Martin and Olivier Bouygues since 2006, Château Montrose is an iconic reference of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. This Second Growth classified in 1855 presides over one of the finest terroirs in the Médoc. In the past as today, Château Montrose has stood out for the quality of its wines and its style, making the estate an essential and world-renowned domain.

The vineyard

A Saint-Estèphe wine, Château Montrose comes from a 95-hectare vineyard located on an exceptional site considered one of the greatest terroirs in the Bordeaux region. This vast single-block vineyard is a rarity on a terroir regarded as an “elite core.” Situated not far from the Gironde estuary, the Château Montrose vineyard is planted on gravel terraces mixed with surface sand, while the subsoil is clay in nature.

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (29%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Petit Verdot (1%).