Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe

1993

Blend

71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot

Wine designation

Château Montrose, Red, 1993
Category: Saint-Estèphe, 2ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Serve with aged parmesan cheese, roast lamb or alongside gnocchi with a wild mushroom sauce.

Data sheet

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe

1993

Tasting notes

A mild winter with ample rainfall, a very early bud burst hastened flowering, with mid-summer rain, particular attention was paid to protect the developing clusters. A sunny and hot month of August helped to maintain healthy qualitative clusters. A crimson color with brick edges with plum, red fruits and leather. A finish that is very plush with a hint of acidity.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 95 hectares

Soil composition: Mixed gravel with a sandy-clay subsoil.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Hand-picked plot by plot before sorting.

Maceration technique: Stainless steel vats – Vatting time for 20-25 days.

Aging: Oak barrels

18 months in 60% new oak barrels.

Type of oak: French

Bottles produced: 450 000

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Founded in 1815 by Etienne Théodore Dumoulin, the Château was later classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 classification. In 1896, the Charmolüe family made significant investments. In 2006, the estate was purchased by Martin and Olivier Bouygues.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Under the ownership of Martin and Olivier Bouygues, the estate has been modernized, with new cellars as well as beginning to implement sustainable and organic farming practices.