La Dame de Montrose Saint Estephe 2nd Wine 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Dame de Montrose
Label Name:
 
Saint Estephe 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2014 vintage — James Suckling 93, Wine Enthusiast 93, Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 92+, Wine Spectator 90, Decanter 90, Jeb Dunnuck 90, Neal Martin (Vinous) ~89–92

Tasting Note
Bright blackcurrant and blackberry with violet florals, savory spice and a mineral edge. Silky, dusty tannins, fresh acidity and a long, licorice-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast rack of lamb, grilled ribeye, duck confit, braised short ribs. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, beef hotpot, mushroom stir-fry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes; temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats with extended maceration; aged ~12 months in French oak (≈30% new).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Montrose (St-Estèphe). Estate ~90–95 ha; owned by the Bouygues family since 2006. La Dame de Montrose created as the second label in the 1980s.