Château Montrose La Dame De Montrose 2014-2015-2016

La Dame de Montrose is the distinguished second wine of Château Montrose, one of Saint-Estèphe’s most celebrated estates and a 2nd Grand Cru Classé. This 2014, 2015 and 2016 trio comes presented in its original wooden case, offering a rare chance to enjoy three highly regarded Bordeaux vintages from a legendary property.

Tasting Notes
La Dame de Montrose is typically deep garnet in the glass, with a classic Bordeaux profile that combines dark fruit, floral lift and earthy complexity. The 2016 shows cassis, soil, truffle and chocolate-covered cherry notes, while the 2015 leans more perfumed and generous, with black cherry, blueberry and violet nuances. The 2014 is more restrained and linear, with red cherry, bilberry and crushed violet aromas, giving the set a nice contrast in style and maturity. On the palate, these wines show the hallmark Saint-Estèphe structure: firm tannins, fresh acidity and a mineral edge, balanced by ripe Merlot fruit and the refinement of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. They are medium to full-bodied, elegant rather than showy, and built to develop well with time in bottle. The 2014 appears especially promising for longer aging, while the 2015 is already approachable and the 2016 offers both precision and depth.

Production
Sourced from the gravelly, clay-influenced terroir of Château Montrose in Saint-Estèphe, the wine benefits from the estate’s exceptional vineyard position and its careful parcel-by-parcel management. All harvesting is done by hand, followed by double sorting, first mechanically and then manually, to ensure only the best grapes are retained. After gentle pressing, the wine undergoes around 25 days of temperature-controlled maceration before maturing for approximately 12 months in 30% new oak barrels. The blend is built mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, reflecting the estate’s classic Médoc style.

Food & Serving
This is a superb match for roasted lamb, entrecôte, duck breast, game birds, mushroom dishes and slow-cooked beef. It also pairs beautifully with mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting younger bottles for 1–2 hours to open up the aromatics and soften the structure; the older or more delicate bottles may only need a shorter decant.

Producer
Château Montrose is one of the great historic names of Saint-Estèphe, with origins dating back to the late 18th century when it was separated from Château Calon-Ségur. Classified as a 2nd Cru Classé in 1855, the estate is renowned for producing powerful, ageworthy wines that regularly rank among the most respected in Bordeaux. The 95-hectare vineyard surrounds the château in a rare continuous block, and the property has also become known for its strong commitment to sustainability, including major investments in solar energy and environmentally conscious vineyard work.

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