Château Montrose (2021)

One of the Médoc’s great 19th‑century estates, officially classified as a Second Growth in 1855 and long admired for producing some of the deepest, most structured wines in Saint‑Estèphe. The property began taking shape in the early 1800s under Théodore Dumoulin, who recognized the potential of the gravelly hillside that would become Montrose’s signature terroir. Through the 19th and 20th centuries, families such as the Charmolüe clan expanded the vineyards and solidified the château’s reputation for power, longevity, and classic Left Bank character.

In 2006, the estate entered a new era when it was purchased by Martin and Olivier Bouygues, who invested heavily in vineyard renewal and a state‑of‑the‑art cellar. They farm 95 hectares of vines, about 235 acres of vineyard land.

Montrose’s vineyard is one of the largest contiguous gravel terroirs in the Médoc, sitting on the famous hillside that gives the château its name.

The 2021 has a deep, dark color with hints of dark purple. The initial nose is complex and brioche-like. When swirled, the wine is very intense, with milky, black fruit, blackberry and wild strawberry notes and a touch of eucalyptus. The palate is powerful and structured, with aromas of fresh oak and under-growth. There are also hints of brioche, sweetness and floral notes.

Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot