Montrose St Estephe 2eme Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Montrose
Label Name:
 
St Estephe 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.1%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 31%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Petit Verdot 1%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97 pts (William Kelley). Vinous 94–96 (Antonio Galloni / Neal Martin). Decanter 95. James Suckling 95–96. Official Château blend/tasting notes and technical info

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, cedar and tobacco with menthol and floral lifts; medium-full body, fresh acidity, refined, velvety tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, prime rib, beef stew, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, beef rendang, Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; classical fermentation with ~3-week macerations; matured in oak (c.60% new) for around 16–18 months; estate in organic conversion in 2021.

Vineyard Info
Château Montrose (95ha) is a Médoc Second Growth (1855). Gravelly soils over clay; owned and extensively renovated by Martin & Olivier Bouygues since 2006.