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Château Montrose 2009 is the brilliant result of, probably, the best vintage so far this century in Saint-Estèphe, the largest of the Médoc appellations. A memorable red wine rated 98 Parker points.
Consumption features
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
1% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot
Type of barrel
New barrels at 60% French oak
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
18 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
13.5
General Information
Complex, balanced, with an incredibly silky texture and great aging potential. This is how Château Montrose 2009 presents itself in the glass, the top red wine crafted by the winery of the same name, located in the heart of the Médoc, the most privileged area of the Bordeaux wine region.
The warm and dry summer climate, which extended into early autumn, allowed the grapes to reach optimal ripeness with a perfect balance of sugars and acidity, resulting in a harvest of exceptional quality. These unparalleled conditions contributed to Château Montrose including the 2009 vintage of this magnificent assemblage among the top five in its over two centuries of history, alongside the vintages of 1921, 1929, 1982, and 1990.
Cabernet Sauvignon, the queen variety of the A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, dominates Château Montrose 2009, which is further complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Eighteen months of aging in 60% new French oak barrels endow this red wine with great structure and tannicity, without losing an ounce of the elegance and finesse characteristic of the Grand Cru Classé it represents, as stipulated by the 1855 Bordeaux Wine Classification.
The warm and dry summer climate, which extended into early autumn, allowed the grapes to reach optimal ripeness with a perfect balance of sugars and acidity, resulting in a harvest of exceptional quality. These unparalleled conditions contributed to Château Montrose including the 2009 vintage of this magnificent assemblage among the top five in its over two centuries of history, alongside the vintages of 1921, 1929, 1982, and 1990.
Cabernet Sauvignon, the queen variety of the A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, dominates Château Montrose 2009, which is further complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. Eighteen months of aging in 60% new French oak barrels endow this red wine with great structure and tannicity, without losing an ounce of the elegance and finesse characteristic of the Grand Cru Classé it represents, as stipulated by the 1855 Bordeaux Wine Classification.
Tasting notes
Of a dense and deep dark red color, with ruby reflections.
The nose is complex with aromas of sour cherry and blackberry, with hints of lemon and spices (saffron).
On the palate, the cherry aromas from the olfactory phase return, accompanied by other fruits such as red currant and cassis, as well as cocoa and licorice. A supple and incredibly long finish, with clean, coated, and very precise tannins. Complex, balanced, and silky.
The nose is complex with aromas of sour cherry and blackberry, with hints of lemon and spices (saffron).
On the palate, the cherry aromas from the olfactory phase return, accompanied by other fruits such as red currant and cassis, as well as cocoa and licorice. A supple and incredibly long finish, with clean, coated, and very precise tannins. Complex, balanced, and silky.
The winery
Winery
In the commune of Saint-Estèphe, just five kilometers north of Pauillac, in the northernmost area of the Médoc, and in a privileged location overlooking the great Gironde estuary, stands Château Montrose.
The history of this estate dates back to 1815, when Etienne Théodore Dumoulin, upon the death of his father, inherited the property and, convinced of its potential, decided to turn it into a vineyard, building all the necessary facilities for winemaking and production. Soon, the estate's red wines began to stand out for their quality. In 1855, the Bordeaux Wine Classification ranked them as a Second Grand Cru Classé, the highest quality distinction in the A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, the appellation to which the château belongs.
From 1896 to 2006, the winery became part of the heritage of the Charmolue family. Under their management, Montrose experienced a golden age marked by stability and excellence, consolidating its reputation as one of the most important estates in the Médoc. This legacy has been upheld to this day by brothers Martin and Olivier Bouygues, the new owners of the estate. Under their leadership, the estate has entered the 21st century with the implementation of a spectacular project that includes the construction of a new winery, the introduction of geothermal energy, a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, and the preservation of the original 18th-century architectural ensemble.
All of this while maintaining the 95 hectares of splendid vineyards surrounding the château, perfectly divided into small plots, dominated by cabernet sauvignon, alongside the less prevalent merlot, cabernet franc, and petit verdot. These varieties are used to produce structured red wines with powerful tannins that embody the elegance and refinement of Bordeaux's Grand Cru Classé.
The history of this estate dates back to 1815, when Etienne Théodore Dumoulin, upon the death of his father, inherited the property and, convinced of its potential, decided to turn it into a vineyard, building all the necessary facilities for winemaking and production. Soon, the estate's red wines began to stand out for their quality. In 1855, the Bordeaux Wine Classification ranked them as a Second Grand Cru Classé, the highest quality distinction in the A.O.C. Saint-Estèphe, the appellation to which the château belongs.
From 1896 to 2006, the winery became part of the heritage of the Charmolue family. Under their management, Montrose experienced a golden age marked by stability and excellence, consolidating its reputation as one of the most important estates in the Médoc. This legacy has been upheld to this day by brothers Martin and Olivier Bouygues, the new owners of the estate. Under their leadership, the estate has entered the 21st century with the implementation of a spectacular project that includes the construction of a new winery, the introduction of geothermal energy, a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, and the preservation of the original 18th-century architectural ensemble.
All of this while maintaining the 95 hectares of splendid vineyards surrounding the château, perfectly divided into small plots, dominated by cabernet sauvignon, alongside the less prevalent merlot, cabernet franc, and petit verdot. These varieties are used to produce structured red wines with powerful tannins that embody the elegance and refinement of Bordeaux's Grand Cru Classé.