2012 Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estephe

2012 Montrose La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estephe

€95.00

Grapes Cab Sauv 41%, Merlot 55%, Petit Verdot 4% Tasting Note Intense deep red. Powerful and expressive nose with complex aromas of black fruit, fine oak, toasty and smoky. The palate is rich and full. Supple tannins and good length with aromas of very ripe fruit on the finish. Enjoyable in its youth while offering good potential for ageing. Scores and Awards 90-92/100 – Robert Parker, Wine Advocate Cellar Potential: ready to drink

Body

Medium
Country

France
Region

Bordeaux
Colour/Style

Red
Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Description

The history of Montrose, written in two centuries by three families of owners, is depositary of their spirit, marked by their quest of excellence and legendary vintages. Pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and wise managers, all these families knew how to work and valorise this unique terroir. The estate owes them the foundation on which Montrose builds its image today and its unique place in the world of exceptional wines.

Made to the same rigorous standards as the First Wine, from grapes grown in the same vineyard, La Dame de Montrose is the estate’s second label. Supple and silky Merlot generally predominates in the varietal mix. Its very pronounced red fruit aromas and flavours reflect another expression of the terroir in a distinctive style which is less elaborately complex than that of the First Wine.

Consistently reliable and reaching maturity sooner, the wine was created in 1983 in tribute to Yvonne Charmolüe, who ran Château Montrose single-handedly from 1944 to 1960. Production varies from one year to another but accounts on average for 40 à 45% of the total production of the Montrose vineyard. Aged for 12 months in 30% new french oak barrels.

Details

Food Pairing	This wine is perfect with a Rib Eye Steak
ABV	13.50%
Categories	Wine, France, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, France, Red Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon