Château Montrose 2006

Château Montrose 2006 is a refined yet powerful Saint-Estèphe from one of Bordeaux’s most respected estates. Awarded 94+/100 by Robert Parker, it is particularly significant as the first vintage made under new owner Martin Bouygues, with Jean-Bernard Delmas returning from retirement to oversee its production. The result is a beautifully concentrated wine with unusually silky tannins and impressive finesse.

Tasting Notes
Deep and richly coloured in the glass, the 2006 Montrose opens with expressive aromas of blackberry, cassis, violets and subtle mineral notes. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, balancing sweet dark fruit with savoury depth and a broad, expansive mid-palate. Despite its power, the wine is marked by elegant structure and noble, polished tannins—softer and silkier in style than many earlier Montrose vintages. It is drinking beautifully with maturity, while its concentration and balance should allow it to develop further for many years, potentially through 2030 and beyond when well stored.

Production
The vineyards of Montrose lie on the gravelly slopes above the Gironde estuary in Saint-Estèphe, where well-drained soils and the moderating influence of the river help produce Cabernet Sauvignon of depth and structure. The 2006 blend is composed of approximately two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, one-third Merlot and a small proportion of Petit Verdot. Under Jean-Bernard Delmas, the wine was crafted to retain Montrose’s characteristic power while emphasising sweeter, more polished tannins and a more elegant overall profile.

Food & Serving
Serve at approximately 16–18°C after allowing the bottle to come up gradually to temperature. A careful decant of one to two hours is recommended, particularly if the wine shows youthful structure or sediment. Its rich fruit and savoury complexity make it an excellent match for roast lamb, beef tenderloin, venison, grilled entrecôte and mature hard cheeses.

Producer
Château Montrose is one of the great estates of Saint-Estèphe and was classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux. Its vineyards form a distinctive single block overlooking the Gironde, a setting that contributes to the estate’s consistently powerful, age-worthy wines. The 2006 vintage marked a new chapter under Martin Bouygues, with the return of Jean-Bernard Delmas bringing a notable emphasis on elegance and silkier tannins without sacrificing the château’s renowned concentration and longevity.

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