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2023 Château Montrose

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Powerful and classic, the 2023 Montrose shows dark currant, graphite, and iron-rich minerality with firm tannins and a long, noble finish. A grand Saint-Estèphe for the cellar.

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Critic Reviews
99-100

Wow. This is the essence of Montrose, with blackberry, blackcurrant, crushed stone and earth. I have not tasted a Montrose like this in 42 years of my career. It has a much more vertical nature to it, with layered tannins that go very deep and long, The muscular structure and intensity is something else. This is a new era for Montrose. It is now made from only 45 hectares of vineyards right in front of the chateau, instead of about 60 before. 75% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot and 4% cabernet franc.

James Suckling
97-100

The 2023 Montrose is another brilliant wine from an estate that's now routinely among Bordeaux's very best, year in, year out. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, derived exclusively from the estate's historic core on the fourth terrace situated just in front of the château itself, it unwinds in the glass with aromas of cassis and wild berries mingled with notions of lilac, violet and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, deep and layered, with a textural attack that segues into a dense, multidimensional mid-palate framed by beautifully ripe tannins and lively acids, it concludes with a long, resonant finish. It will be worth a special effort to seek out.

Robert Parker
97-100

Made from a strict selection of only the best terroirs (terrace 4) around the estate and the oldest vines, the 2023 Château Montrose is a more Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wine than normal and is based on 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc that will see 18 months in 60% new French oak. The result is a more plush, deep, opulent wine that has classic Montrose darker, almost blue fruits, violets, chocolate, and damp earth-like aromas and flavors. Deep, rich, full-bodied, and expansive on the palate, it has more richness, breadth, and concentration than just about every other wine in the vintage. The 2023 hit 13.5% natural alcohol with a pH of 3.7. It has some similarities to the 2010 (or 2016?) and might end up being the wine of the vintage.

Jeb Dunnuck
The Estate

Château Montrose is a prestigious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France. Classified as a Second Growth (Deuxième Cru) in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, it is often considered to perform at a First Growth level. The estate has a rich history dating back to the 18th century and has been owned by Martin and Olivier Bouygues since 2006. Montrose is renowned for producing powerful, long-lived wines primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The château has gained particular acclaim for its consistent quality and its pioneering efforts in sustainable viticulture.

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2018

Montrose's Powerful Precision

The 2018 growing season at Chateau Montrose began with a rainy spring, followed by a long, hot, and dry summer, creating conditions for optimal ripeness. Despite early challenges with mildew pressure, meticulous vineyard management and ideal weather during harvest resulted in grapes of exceptional quality. The 2018 Montrose reflects this unique vintage, combining intensity with finesse in a truly remarkable expression of Saint-Estèphe terroir.

10123573985553 2019
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2019

Montrose's Elegant Powerhouse

The 2019 growing season at Chateau Montrose saw a mix of challenges and favorable conditions, with a rainy spring followed by a hot, dry summer. Timely rains in September refreshed the vines, allowing for optimal ripening and harvest under ideal conditions. The resulting wine showcases the vintage's hallmark freshness and concentration, with Montrose's signature power and finesse perfectly balanced.

10123573985553 2017
2017
2017

Estuarine Protection Yields Classic Style

At Château Montrose, the devastating April frost had minimal impact thanks to the estate's proximity to the Gironde estuary and its warming influence. The team's precise vineyard management navigated through the summer's irregular weather patterns, while the estate's well-draining gravel soils helped maintain balance during September rains. These factors, combined with strict selection, resulted in wines of classical proportions.

10123573985553 2021
2021
2021

Terroir Triumphs Through Cool Vintage

The 2021 growing season at Château Montrose required exceptional adaptation, with the estate's position along the Gironde helping moderate both spring frost impact and summer disease pressure. The technical team's precise plot-by-plot management and careful harvest timing proved crucial, while the moderate temperatures allowed for extended hang time. These efforts resulted in wines of classical balance and lower alcohol levels.

2003 Château Montrose 2003
2003
2003

A Vintage of Power

The scorching heat of 2003 resulted in a bold and ripe Montrose, showing immense power and concentration. Careful vineyard management preserved balance amidst extreme conditions.

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1999 Château Montrose 1999
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1999

Warm Vintage, Structured by Site

A warm season with good harvest conditions created ripe, structured wines. Montrose’s gravel-clay terroir provided backbone and balance. A strong vintage for cellar-worthy Saint-Estèphe.

2006 Château Montrose 2006
2006
2006

Variable Season, Elevated Precision

A warm summer with late-season rain challenged harvest timing. Montrose’s elevated, well-draining soils ensured structure and purity. A vintage saved by terroir management.

2023 Château Montrose 2023
2023
2023

Temperate Ripening, Gravel Grandeur

2023’s moderate conditions and extended ripening yielded balance, freshness, and detail. Montrose’s deep gravel soils gave power with finesse. A classic vintage framed by poise.

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