Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe

2008

Blend

65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 % Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Wine designation

Château Montrose, Red, 2008
Category: Saint-Estèphe, 2ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Goes perfectly with grilled red meats or meats in sauce, such as bœuf bourguignon or coq au vin. It also goes very well with cheese such as Saint-Marcellin.

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe

2008

Tasting notes

Dense, deep purple color. Straightforward, full-bodied and powerful. Good balance between the unctuousness of an aromatically rich and complex fruity wine and the clarity of the tannic structure, which lends length and silkiness to this wine for laying down. The finish is exceptionally smooth and precise. Great ageing potential.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 95 hectares
Soil composition: Mixed gravel with a sandy-clay subsoil.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Stainless steel vats with temperature control.
Maceration technique: Vatting time 20-25 days.
Aging: Oak barrels
18 months in 60% new oak barrels.
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 200 000

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.