Highlights
Chateau Montrose St Estephe 2011
Opaque, purple/red color holds to the rim. Aromas are restrained, brooding & savory. At first, the palate is closed with plenty of very fine, drying oak tannins. There is also a wonderful fresh acidity & balanced alcohol. As the wine opens ripe, rounded fruit shows itself, balancing the monumental tannins. The finish is long rich & wonderfully supple. The wine is slow to open but is worth waiting for. Those prepared to age it will see a fabulous return for their patience.
Tasting Notes
Powerful and elegant; black fruits, truffles and spices
- BrandChateau Montrose
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- TypeRed Wine
- Size750ml
- ABV 13%
- Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon
- SKU 210000023542
Grapes & winemaking
- Grapes
- 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
- Aging
- 19 months in barrels: 50% new and 50% first- and second-use wine barrels