Château Montrose
Description
Data of interest
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.
Foundation year
1815
Owned vineyard
95
Telephone
+33 (0)5 56 59 30 12
Region
Huesca
Country
France
