Chateau Montrose • St. Estephe, France
Château Montrose is the powerful, Cabernet Sauvignon–led grand vin of this famed Second Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe,…Château Montrose is the powerful, Cabernet Sauvignon–led grand vin of this famed Second Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe, drawn from a single, gravel-and-clay hillside vineyard overlooking the Gironde. Known for its dense structure, deep blac…Learn More »
$156
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
94
/100
2021 Pro Rating
In 2021, Château Montrose offers a finely etched, classically styled Saint-Estèphe, with pure cassis and blackcurrant layered over cool stones, violets, tobacco leaf and a touch of dark earth. The palate is medium-bodied yet deep at the core, driven by bright, energizing acidity and very polished tannins that give the wine a poised, almost aristocratic feel rather than sheer power. This is a more slender, precise Montrose that emphasizes clarity, finesse and terroir detail over opulence, and it should evolve beautifully in bottle.
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic; Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms; Duck breast with blackcurrant or blackberry sauce
Château Montrose is the powerful, Cabernet Sauvignon–led grand vin of this famed Second Growth estate in Saint-Estèphe, drawn from a single, gravel-and-clay hillside vineyard overlooking the Gironde. Known for its dense structure, deep black-fruit character, and strongly tannic, ageworthy style, it is considered a benchmark “Super Second” that in great vintages rivals the First Growths. The wine’s precision and intensity are closely tied to its elite Médoc terraces and rigorously managed, parcel-by-parcel viticulture.