Château Montrose La Dame De Montrose 2015

La Dame de Montrose is the second wine of Château Montrose, one of Saint-Estèphe’s most sought-after estates and a classified 2ème Cru Classé since 1855. Made with the same exacting care as the grand vin, it offers a more approachable expression of this legendary terroir, drawing on younger vines and the estate’s deep commitment to precision and sustainability.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2015 vintage shows a deep, dark ruby colour with youthful intensity. The nose is refined and expressive, opening with black cherry, blueberry, violet and subtle floral notes, supported by hints of spice and fresh graphite. On the palate, it is beautifully balanced and supple, with ripe Merlot lending a silky core and Cabernet Sauvignon bringing structure, freshness and length. The tannins are polished rather than imposing, and the wine finishes with energy and definition. While already approachable, it should continue to develop gracefully over the next 3–4 years and beyond.

Production
La Dame de Montrose comes from the Saint-Estèphe vineyards surrounding Château Montrose, where gravelly soils over clay create ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and the supporting Bordeaux varieties. The estate manages its 95-hectare vineyard as a single, contiguous unit, allowing careful parcel-by-parcel attention and a highly organized approach to viticulture. Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand, followed by double sorting, first mechanically and then manually, to ensure only the best berries are vinified. After gentle pressing, the wine undergoes a 25-day temperature-controlled maceration and is then aged for around 12 months in French oak, with about 30% new barrels.

Food & Serving
This is an excellent match for classic red wine fare such as roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, game birds and slow-braised dishes with rich sauces. It also pairs well with aged hard cheeses and mushroom-based dishes. Serve at 16–18°C and decant for about 1 hour if drinking young, to let the aromatics and texture open fully.

Producer
Château Montrose stands alongside Cos d’Estournel at the very top of Saint-Estèphe and is widely admired for producing powerful, structured wines with remarkable concentration and longevity. Its roots go back to the late 18th century, when it was separated from Château Calon-Ségur, and it earned its 2ème Cru Classé status in the 1855 classification. The estate’s large, contiguous vineyard remains exceptionally rare in Bordeaux and is a major reason for its precision, consistency and enduring reputation.

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