COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Montrose
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Montrose 2021 is a distinguished red wine from the Saint-Estèphe appellation in Bordeaux, classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Classification. The estate, owned by Martin and Olivier Bouygues, boasts a 95-hectare vineyard situated on gravel terraces near the Gironde estuary, with an average vine age of 40 years. The 2021 vintage was shaped by a challenging weather pattern, but benefited from a favorable late summer and early autumn, contributing to the wine's characteristic freshness. Château Montrose is committed to sustainability, utilizing renewable energy sources and undergoing organic conversion.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€148
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate is in organic conversion.
Fact 02
Uses geothermal energy and solar panels.
Fact 03
Vineyard is largely a single block.
Fact 04
Average vine age is around 40 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Montrose employs traditional vinification methods for its 2021 vintage. Macerations typically last around three weeks, with careful attention paid to the quality of the press wine incorporated into the blend. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes 18 months of aging in French oak barrels, with 60% being new oak. The harvest for this vintage occurred between September 21 and October 6, benefiting from favorable late-season weather. The estate is actively engaged in sustainable practices, including the use of geothermal and solar energy, and is in the process of organic conversion.
