La Dame de Montrose Saint Estephe 2nd Wine 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Dame de Montrose
Label Name:
 
Saint Estephe 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.1%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 53%, Cabernet Sauvignon 38%, Petit Verdot 6%, Cabernet Franc 3%.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 91–92 (Antonio Galloni/Neal Martin), Wine Advocate 90 (William Kelley), James Suckling 92–93, Jeb Dunnuck 89–91, Decanter 90; drinking window commonly cited 2025–2042

Tasting Note
Dark berry and plum fruit with graphite, pencil-lead and exotic spice; orange zest, new leather and floral notes. Medium–full, silky tannins, layered and lively with a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef rendang, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification; fermented in temperature-controlled vats and aged ~12 months in about 30% new French oak barrels; selected lots from Château Montrose used for the second label.

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Montrose (Deuxième Cru Classé, Saint-Estèphe). La Dame de Montrose created 1983; estate owned by the Bouygues family since 2006; vineyards on gravel/sand over clay.