Château Montrose 2015, Saint-Estèphe 2° Grand Cru Classé - Parker 95
€198.00
(€264.00 L)
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Château Montrose 2015 - Saint-Estèphe
This 2015 vintage is a perfect illustration of the rigour and elegance of the Montrose style. Made from a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, the wine is aged for 18 months in barrels, 60 to 65% of which are new.
Awards
James Suckling: 98/100
Wine Enthusiast: 96/100
Decanter: 96/100
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 95/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 95/100
Tim Atkin: 97/100
Wine Spectator: 92/100
Jancis Robinson: 17/20
Tasting
Colour: Very dark, deep garnet-red, almost opaque.
Nose: Complex and intense, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet, sweet spices, menthol, graphite and a mineral touch of damp rock.
Palate: The attack is full and energetic. The tannins are dense, fine and racy. The wine has good tension, impressive structure and long-lasting aromas. On the palate, there are ripe black fruits, well-integrated woody notes and a fresh, mineral finish.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with mature rib of beef, venison fillet, game in sauce, or strong cheeses such as old Salers, Laguiole or mature Comté.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 0,75l |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Alcohol | 13,5° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 12 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 67%, Merlot 29%, Cabernet Franc 4% |
| 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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