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Château Montrose, Saint-Estèphe - The Excellence of a Second Growth
Château Montrose is a prestigious estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation on Bordeaux’s Left Bank. Classified as a Second Growth in 1855, this vineyard is renowned for its powerful and elegant wines, offering a remarkable expression of Médoc terroir.
The wine from Château Montrose is primarily crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, with significant proportions of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. This blend imparts impressive structure and exceptional aromatic complexity to the wine. On the palate, it reveals a rich and complex bouquet of ripe black fruits such as cassis, plum, and black cherry, complemented by notes of cedar, tobacco, dark chocolate, and subtle spices. The wine is distinguished by its firm yet well-integrated tannins, velvety texture, and a long, elegant finish, marked by lively freshness and refined minerality.
Château Montrose is an excellent aging wine, capable of improving over time to develop even deeper aromas and a silkier texture. It pairs perfectly with refined dishes such as grilled beef, game, or aged cheeses. For enthusiasts of grand cru wines, Château Montrose is a must-try experience, embodying the excellence and complexity of Bordeaux terroir.
From a legendary vintage and a historic estate, Château La Gaffelière 2000 is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé of exceptional finesse. Sourced from limestone-clay soils and predominantly Merlot, it now reveals superb complexity. Notes of stewed black fruits, truffle, forest floor, and blond tobacco unfold gracefully. The palate is velvety, with silky tannins and a long,...
Château Kirwan 2019 — a Third Growth Classified Bordeaux from Margaux — is a red wine blended from 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carménère.
2019 Kirwan is notable for its balance between power, finesse and elegance. It is already appealing in its youth while offering excellent ageing potential,...
The Château Sociando-Mallet 1981 is a Haut-Médoc red wine from Bordeaux’s Left Bank. This vintage, primarily made of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, offers a refined aromatic complexity. Over time, it has developed delicate notes of black fruits, leather, undergrowth, and subtle spices with a hint of smokiness. Well-structured, it maintains good...
Elegant and refined, Legras & Haas Intuition Rosé is a blended Champagne that delights with its freshness and vibrant fruit expression. Its delicate salmon-pink hue reveals a subtle bouquet of red berries, flowers, and a touch of gentle spice. On the palate, the balance between liveliness and roundness leads to a gourmet, lingering finish. A Champagne Rosé full of...
Larmandier-Berinier Rosé de Saignée is made only with Pinots Noirs from Vertus using the “Saignée” technique of letting the grapes macerate for a certain time until the desired pink color is obtained, but also more generous aromas.