Chateau Montrose St Estephe 2eme Cru Classe

Description

Chateau Montrose is one of the more famous second growths, indeed, it is sometimes referred to as a super second. It is located in the St Estephe appellation of Bordeaux and was classified as a one of fifteen Deuxièmes Crus (Second Growths) in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855. The vineyards cover some 168 acres planted with 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Franc. Chateau Montrose is the main wine but they also produce a second wine called La Dame de Montrose. Chateau Montrose 2006 is the first vintage under new owner Martin Bouygues. He bought it from the Charmolüe family who has owned it since 1896 and brought Jean Delmas out of retirement (ex Chateau Haut Brion) to oversee winemaking. The wine is a blend of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon (around two thirds), Merlot and Petit Verdot.