{"product_id":"montrose-2eme-grand-cru-classe-saint-estephe-2019-1","title":"Montrose 2ème Grand Cru Classé Saint-Estèphe, 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Montrose 2019 is a benchmark Saint-Estèphe, offering the power and precision that have made this Second Growth one of Bordeaux’s most admired names. With a classic blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, it combines depth, structure, and freshness in a style that reflects both the gravelly banks of the Gironde and the estate’s long-standing reputation for serious, age-worthy wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep, saturated ruby-purple color, signaling concentration and youth. The nose is composed and layered, with blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, violet, cedar, and subtle smoky spice, opening further with air to reveal earthy undertones and hints of tobacco and plum.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied and tightly structured, with ripe dark fruit framed by firm, finely grained tannins and a long, precise finish. The 2019 vintage has the intensity and balance to develop beautifully over time, and it should reward cellaring for many years, gaining complexity and softness with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyards of Château Montrose sit on one of Saint-Estèphe’s finest terroirs, a large gravel ridge overlooking the Gironde, where the soils provide excellent drainage and help the vines achieve remarkable ripeness and balance. The estate works with meticulous vineyard management and careful harvesting, selecting grapes parcel by parcel to capture the character of each section of the vineyard. Vinification is carried out with precision to preserve freshness, purity, and the estate’s signature structure, followed by aging in oak barrels to build texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, venison, duck breast, or dishes featuring mushrooms and truffle. It also works well with aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for 1–2 hours if drinking young, to allow the wine to open and show its full aromatic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Montrose is one of the great historic estates of Bordeaux, classified as a Second Growth in the 1855 Classification and long regarded as a reference point for Saint-Estèphe. Founded in the early 19th century, the château has built its reputation on consistency, longevity, and wines of exceptional depth. Today it remains one of the appellation’s most respected producers, with a strong record of quality and a loyal following among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montrose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255006351697,"sku":"MS-61964","price":241.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/61964.png?v=1783455508","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/montrose-2eme-grand-cru-classe-saint-estephe-2019-1","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}