{"product_id":"montrose-2020-imp-6-l","title":"Château Montrose 2020 IMP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBottled in an impressive 6L Imperial, Montrose 2020 is a towering expression of Saint-Estèphe and one of the château’s greatest achievements in recent decades. Many critics already place it alongside – or even above – the legendary 2016, describing it as a monumental wine in the making. Combining power, precision and stunning aromatic complexity, this is a collector’s Bordeaux crafted for long-term cellaring and truly special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Montrose 2020 is opaque, dense ruby to purple, hinting at its youthful concentration and serious structure. The nose is wonderfully layered and refined, opening with violets and dark berries – think blackberry, blackcurrant and mulberry – followed by notes of licorice, black truffle, clay-rich earth and subtle, fine spice. With air, more nuances emerge: graphite, crushed stone and a delicate, savory complexity that speaks clearly of great terroir.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied, deep and tightly knit, with a seamless, elegantly muscular profile. The fruit is pure and vibrant, wrapped in beautifully fine, powdery tannins that provide structure without harshness. Dark berry fruit and floral tones are underpinned by savory earth and mineral notes, leading into a long, resonant finish that lingers with energy and precision. At 13.7% alcohol – the same as the outstanding 2009 – it offers even greater depth, liveliness and complexity. Montrose 2020 has outstanding aging potential; it will benefit from at least a decade in the cellar and should continue to evolve gracefully for 30+ years in ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Montrose lies on the gravelly slopes of Saint-Estèphe, overlooking the Gironde estuary, where deep gravel, clay and sand over a well-drained subsoil create ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon and its Bordeaux companions. The 2020 vintage benefited from meticulous vineyard management, with careful canopy work and precise, plot-by-plot harvesting to pick each parcel at optimum ripeness. Grapes are hand-harvested and rigorously sorted before fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, allowing each parcel to be vinified separately to preserve nuance. The grand vin is then blended and aged in French oak barrels (a significant proportion new) to build structure, polish the tannins and integrate subtle spice, while keeping the wine’s purity, freshness and terroir character at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMontrose 2020 in Imperial format is made for the table and for sharing with a crowd, shining alongside the finest dishes of classic gastronomy. It is superb with roast or grilled lamb, dry-aged ribeye, beef Wellington, venison or other game, as well as rich dishes like braised short ribs, truffled poultry and wild mushroom sauces. Mature hard cheeses such as Comté, aged Gouda or well-aged Pecorino also make excellent partners. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F); for current drinking in its youth, decant for 3–4 hours (longer for this 6L format) to allow the wine to fully open. In maturity, a gentle 1–2 hour decant will help it express its remarkable complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Montrose is one of the great names of the Médoc, a Second Growth (Deuxième Grand Cru Classé) in the 1855 Classification and a benchmark estate of Saint-Estèphe. The modern history of Montrose began in the 19th century, when its gravelly hillside vineyards quickly earned a reputation for producing wines of exceptional longevity and depth. Today, under dynamic, quality-driven ownership and with significant investment in both vineyards and cellar, Montrose consistently ranks among the Médoc’s elite, often challenging First Growths in blind tastings. The estate is celebrated for its powerful yet refined Cabernet-based wines, its commitment to precision and sustainability, and its track record of producing legendary vintages that collectors worldwide seek out for their cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252849791313,"sku":"PS-8006076891336","price":2160.78,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/MONTROSE_3ef97ec0-1d30-42d8-93ad-7764ff002508.png?v=1783447305","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/montrose-2020-imp-6-l","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}