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

Third blend made from batches of the younger vines and the lees wines, Tertio de Montrose, is produced on the exceptional terroir of Château Montrose and vinified by its teams. Named Saint-Estèphe de Montrose when created in 2008, it was renamed Tertio de Montrose in 2016.

Aged for 12 months, for which 15% in new barrels, this wine is made with the same quality requirements as the Grand Vin and La Dame de Montrose selections. Typical of the Bordeaux blends, this wine can be enjoyed in its early years. ”

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VARIETALS
67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc

VINTAGE
2017

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
The colour is a beautiful cherry red.

NOSE
The nose reveals elegant aromas of red fruit accompanied by some spicy and lightly smoky notes.

PALATE
The attack, full and round, reveals beautiful freshness on the palate.

AGEING
12 months, of which 15% in new 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

4

Vintage	2017
Grape	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Producer	Château Montrose
Style	Dry
Types	Red

Vintage

2017

Grape

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Producer

Château Montrose

Style

Dry

Types

Red