Montrose 2003 - Saint-Estèphe

Chateau Montrose 2003 - Saint-Estèphe

About the domain:

Second classified growth of 1855, this Château is still among the greatest thanks to the great consistency it demonstrates and its capacity to produce great wines during periods of heatwave.

Its vineyard covers 95 hectares in one piece all around the Château. The grape varieties are mainly Cabernet-Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (32%), Cabernet Franc (6%) and Petit Verdot (2%).

Currently owned by the Bouygues family, the Château was completely restored and modernized in the early 2020s.

About the vintage:

This vintage is the result of successive and rigorous selections carried out at each stage of production, in the vineyard as well as in the cellar, this great Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation: structured, tannic, but with all the finesse and elegance of a Grand Cru Classé. It develops a delicate and complex bouquet as it ages.

About the 2003 vintage:

The 2003 vintage is considered one of the Château's finest achievements, as evidenced by the 98 Parker points.

The year 2003 was marked by a significant heatwave. But the terroir of Château Montrose brought enough freshness to the vines to enable them to withstand the high temperatures.

The wines are extremely fat and rich without being overripe. The powerful and numerous tannins are melted and elegant and give this wine an impressive aging potential.

A wine to be enjoyed today after decanting or to be left to wait for several decades.

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