Château Montrose 2012, Saint-Estèphe 2° Grand Cru Classé - MAGNUM - Parker 93
€263.00
(€175.33 L)
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Montrose 2012, Saint-Estèphe 2nd GCC: powerful, fresh, cassis & graphite notes, fine tannins.
Château Montrose 2012 - Saint-Estèphe - 2nd Grand Cru Classé
Situated on the heights of Saint-Estèphe, Château Montrose is a benchmark among the Second Grand Cru Classés of 1855. Renowned for its powerful, deep wines designed for ageing, Montrose's 2012 vintage is a wine of great precision, the result of rigorous work both in the vineyard and in the cellar.
Blend
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
A classic Left Bank blend, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, guaranteeing structure, freshness and longevity.
Tasting
- Colour: Dark, deep ruby with purple highlights.
- Nose: Elegant and complex, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, fine leather and sweet spices.
- Palate: Firm, precise attack, ripe, powerful tannins, fine acidity, long, taut, mineral finish
Wine and food pairings
Château Montrose 2012 will go perfectly with :
- Roast rack of lamb, entrecôte bordelaise
- Game birds, jugged hare
- Mushrooms, truffles, ceps
- Mature hard cheeses (Comté, Parmesan)
Cellaring potential
Already accessible after decanting, this wine will continue to evolve favourably until 2040, developing complex tertiary aromas (light tobacco, humus, leather).
Awards
- Robert Parker
- Wine Advocate: 94/100
- James Suckling: 94/100
- Wine Spectator: 93/100
- Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 92/100
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Alcohol | 13° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 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, Saint-Estèphe 2nd GCC: powerful, fresh, cassis & graphite notes, fine tannins.