Chateau Montrose • St. Estephe, France
La Dame de Montrose is the Merlot‑leaning second wine of Château Montrose, crafted from the same gravel-and-clay Saint-E…La Dame de Montrose is the Merlot‑leaning second wine of Château Montrose, crafted from the same gravel-and-clay Saint-Estèphe vineyards and made to similar exacting standards as the grand vin. Created in 1983 as a tribute to former owner Y…Learn More »
$35
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
92
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Supple and classically Saint-Estèphe in temperament, La Dame de Montrose 2021 layers dark currant and blackberry fruit with notes of cedar shavings, graphite and gentle spice. The palate is medium-bodied yet concentrated, with polished, flexible tannins and a savory edge that keeps the finish energetic rather than heavy. It feels unusually serious for a second wine in this cooler, structured vintage, offering both early charm and real depth.
Roast lamb with thyme and garlic; Duck breast with blackcurrant jus; Mushroom and gruyère tart
La Dame de Montrose is the Merlot‑leaning second wine of Château Montrose, crafted from the same gravel-and-clay Saint-Estèphe vineyards and made to similar exacting standards as the grand vin. Created in 1983 as a tribute to former owner Yvonne Charmolüe, it typically blends Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon plus small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, yielding a supple, earlier‑drinking Bordeaux that still reflects Montrose’s graphite‑tinged structure and deep red and black‑fruit character.