La Dame de Montrose Saint Estephe 2nd Wine 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Dame de Montrose
Label Name:
 
Saint Estephe 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 76%, Cabernet Sauvignon 24%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 92; James Suckling 90; Neal Martin 88–90; Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate 88–90; Falstaff 89; World of Fine Wine 90–91

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; aromas of blackcurrant, mocha and dill, with ripe blackberry, toasted brioche and liquorice. Bright, supple palate, velvety yet firm tannins and a long, fresh finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, soy‑braised short ribs, spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Conventional vinification with long maceration (26–28 days), fermentation in vats and élevage in oak; selected parcels make the second wine.

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Montrose (Saint-Estèphe), a 1855 Deuxième Cru; owned by Martin & Olivier Bouygues since 2006. La Dame named for Yvonne Charmolue.