Le Saint-Estèphe de Montrose Saint-Estèphe (Château Montrose GCC 3rd wine)

Produced on the exceptional terroir of Château Montrose and made in the château’s winery, Le Saint Estèphe de Montrose is the estate’s third wine and a traditional blend of classic Bordeaux grape varieties from younger vines and lees wines.
Previously available only to the estate’s owners and employees, it meets the same uncompromising quality standards as Château Montrose and La Dame de Montrose and it is a typical Bordeaux blend which may be enjoyed when young.

For more info, visit Château Montrose website.

VARIETALS
46% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

VINTAGE
2015

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
A fine, intense garnet red colour.

NOSE
The floral and discreet nose reveals fresh and delicate notes of violet and raspberry accompanied by toasty and spicy aromas.

PALATE
On the palate, this round, full and fleshy wine is a good reflection of its appellation.
It has powerful tannins and a very good balance.

AGEING
12 months in French new oak barrels.

PAIRING
Best served with roasted, braised or grilled meats like steak, veal, pork, beef and game. St. Estèphe is also good with both hard and soft cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Ready to drink now, it will keep well for 3 to 5 more years.

RATINGS

3.9

Vintage	2015
Grape	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Producer	Château Montrose
Style	Dry
Types	Red

Vintage

2015

Grape

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Producer

Château Montrose

Style

Dry

Types

Red