{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-1990","title":"Château Montrose 1990","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Montrose 1990 is one of the great wines of Saint-Estèphe, a rare and highly sought-after Grand Cru Classé from one of Bordeaux’s most admired estates. Built on strict selection and outstanding terroir, it combines power, elegance, and remarkable longevity in a style that has helped make the best Montrose vintages truly legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby to inky garnet color, still with impressive depth and presence for a wine of this age. The bouquet is layered and complex, with blackcurrant, ripe plum, cedar, earth, tobacco, spice, and subtle mineral notes, all unfolding slowly with air.\n\nOn the palate, the 1990 vintage is full-bodied and concentrated, yet refined, with abundant dark fruit, supple glycerol texture, and the classic tannic backbone of Saint-Estèphe. It has evolved beautifully, but still retains enough structure to continue aging well for years, especially if stored in ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Montrose’s 95-hectare vineyard surrounds the château in one continuous block, an unusually intact estate layout that has remained largely unchanged since the 1855 classification. The soils are well suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, with warm gravel over clay that helps balance ripeness, drainage, and water retention; the blend is completed by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a touch of Petit Verdot. The estate’s first wine is produced through rigorous selection and aged for 18 months in 60% new French oak, resulting in a wine of depth, precision, and long-lived structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine for richly flavored dishes such as grilled ribeye, roast lamb, venison, beef Wellington, or braised short ribs, as well as mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C and, given its age and complexity, decant gently for 1–2 hours if the bottle is in good condition; older bottles may benefit from a shorter decant or careful double-decanting only if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Montrose is one of the benchmark estates of Saint-Estèphe, standing alongside Cos d’Estournel among the appellation’s most prestigious names. Tracing its origins to the late 18th century and classified as a Second Growth in 1855, the estate has earned a reputation for powerful, concentrated wines that attract top critics and collectors worldwide. Legendary vintages such as 1982, 1990, and 2009 have further cemented its standing as one of Bordeaux’s great producers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255053242705,"sku":"FW-380","price":1087.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/1_2_1323.png?v=1783456245","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-montrose-1990","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}