Chateau Montrose La Dame de Montrose 2016
Product Details
Brand: Château Montrose
Winery: Château Montrose
Country / Region: France / Bordeaux – Saint-Estephe
Date Winery was established: 1800’s
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Alcohol Content / Volume: 13.5% / 750ml
First Vintage Released: 1970
Ratings: 94 pts. Wine Cellar Insider
Good to know: One of the top estates in Saint-Estephe, Chateau Montrose was classified 2eme Grand Cru Classe or Second Growth by the 1855 Classification. Its close proximity to water via the Gironde river, has a moderating effect to both intense cold and extreme heat. The abundance of pebbles in the soil retain daytime warmth as night covers the vineyards, providing substantial aid to the ripening of the grapes.
The 2016 vintage of La Dame de Montrose was characterized by a cool and wet start to the season, followed by a dry and hot summer. The winter was mild, with regular and intense rainfall in the spring. There were no damages caused by frost in the vineyard in April. The estuary played a crucial role as a temperature regulator throughout the season.