Château Montrose 2012, Saint-Estèphe 2° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 93
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Montrose 2012 shows great structure, ripe fruit, spice and tobacco aromas, with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.
Château Montrose 2012 - Saint-Estèphe 2nd Grand Cru Classé
Château Montrose, located in Saint-Estèphe on the banks of the Gironde, is famous for its powerful, structured wines with great longevity. The 2012 vintage, although produced in a difficult year, stands out for its elegance, precision and finesse, perfectly representing the estate's classic style.
Tasting notes
The wine is a deep, dazzling purple. Initially rather closed, the nose opens with airing to reveal elegant fresh fruit, blackcurrant bud and eucalyptus aromas. A fresh, clean attack leads into a full, powerful and silky mid-palate, building to an incredibly long finish on notes of brioche and liquorice. An intense and stylish vintage to come back to in a few years’ time.
Blend
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Ageing
Aged for 19 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which are new. Careful ageing gives the wine complexity, structure and ageing potential.
Cellaring potential
Can be drunk now after decanting, but will gain in complexity until 2045-2050.
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with prime rib, roast leg of lamb, game dishes or mature hard cheeses (such as an old Comté).
Notes & scores
James Suckling: 94/100
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate: 92+/100
Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 93/100
Jean-Marc Quarin: 93/100
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Alcohol | 13° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 12 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 37%, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | SCEA du Château Montrose, Jean-Bernard Delmas, 33180 Saint-Estèphe, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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Montrose 2012 shows great structure, ripe fruit, spice and tobacco aromas, with silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.