COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Château Montrose
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Dame de Montrose is the esteemed second wine of Château Montrose, a historic Second Growth estate in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux's Left Bank. First created in 1983, this cuvée pays tribute to Yvonne Charmolüe, who courageously managed the estate single-handedly from 1944 to 1960. Since the Bouygues family acquired the property in 2006, they have implemented a rigorous selection process, elevating the quality of La Dame by incorporating fruit from premier parcels that historically would have gone into the Grand Vin. This wine offers a more approachable, Merlot-dominant expression of the estate's unique gravelly terroir overlooking the Gironde estuary, allowing wine lovers to experience the pedigree of Montrose in its youth.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€53
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First created in 1983 as a tribute to Yvonne Charmolüe, who managed Château Montrose single-handedly from 1944 to 1960.
Fact 02
Unlike the Cabernet-heavy Grand Vin, La Dame is Merlot-led, making it supple and approachable in its youth.
Fact 03
The estate's vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate due to their close proximity to the Gironde estuary.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2016 vintage was crafted from a manual harvest between September 23rd and October 14th, with rigorous optical and manual sorting. Vinification took place plot-by-plot in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve the distinct character of each parcel. Maceration and fermentation lasted approximately 20 to 25 days, with daily pump-overs to gently extract color and structured tannins. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, with 30% new oak and the remainder in once-used barrels, ensuring a refined integration of wood and fruit.
