Château Montrose

La Dame de Montrose 2015

aoc - Saint-Estèphe

75cl

Unit
Wooden crate of 6

Unit
Wooden crate of 6

Quantity

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Grape Variety

Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Petit Verdot

Sol

Pyrenean gravel on a clay subsoil

Elevage

12 months in oak barrels (30% new)

Description

Made to the same rigorous standards as the first wine, from grapes grown in the same vineyard, La Dame de Montrose is the estate's second label. Supple and silky Merlot generally predominates in the varietal mix. Its very pronounced red fruit aromas and flavours reflect another expression of the terroir in a distinctive style which is less elaborately complex than that of the first wine.

Consistently reliable and reaching maturity sooner, the wine was created in 1986 in tribute to Yvonne Charmolue, who ran Château Montrose single-handedly from 1944 to 1960. Production varies from one year to another but accounts on average for 30% of the total production of the Montrose vineyard. It is matured for 12 months in 30% new oak barrels.

Awards

16.5/20

Jancis Robinson
91-93/100

Falstaff Magazin
93/100

Tim Atkin
92/100

Wine Enthusiast
16.5/20

Jancis Robinson
91-93/100

Falstaff Magazin
93/100

Tim Atkin
92/100

Wine Enthusiast

Tasting

An intense deep red colour

Aroma : a powerful and expressive nose with complex aromas of black fruit, fine oak, toasty and smoky.

Palate : The attackis rich and full. The mid palate, round and completely in harmony, reveals supple and silky tannins. Good length, with aromas of very ripe fruit on the finish.

This wine can be enjoyed in its youth while offering good potential for ageing.

Degree: 13.5%°