Chateau Montrose 2011

Château Montrose 2011 750ml

Château Montrose 2011 is the estate's grand vin from Saint-Estèphe, blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in a challenging but carefully managed vintage.

Vintage Character

An exceptionally demanding Médoc growing season marked by snow, drought, heat waves and hail. Careful vineyard work and precise extraction produced a balanced, fresh and aromatic wine with defined yet supple tannins.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Intense dark garnet. Powerful, harmonious and finely woody, opening to light toast, ripe fruit and liquorice. Full and soft on the palate, with tight tannins and a long, harmonious finish.

Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Venison, Braised meats.

Winemaking & Maturation

Harvested from 2 to 27 September 2011. Individual vats received close attention during vinification to achieve accurate extraction, freshness and silky, well-defined tannins.

Each vat was carefully monitored and controlled to extract precise, silky tannins.

Winery Background

Founded in 1815, Château Montrose was classified a Second Growth in 1855 when its vineyard was only 40 years old. Its 95-hectare Saint-Estèphe vineyard has been owned by the Bouygues family since 2006.

SCEA du Château Montrose: Deuxième Grand Cru Classé (Second Growth), 1855 Classification · First recorded 1815 · 95 ha vineyard

Product Highlights

• Officially verified Château Montrose 2011 grand vin.
• 1855 Second Growth from Saint-Estèphe.
• 63% Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend.
• Harvested 2-27 September 2011.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Montrose
• Classification: Deuxième Grand Cru Classé (Second Growth), 1855 Classification
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux, Médoc
• Appellation: Saint-Estèphe
• Vintage: 2011
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Château Montrose 2011 750ml?

Choose for an officially verified, Cabernet-led classified-growth Saint-Estèphe with freshness, structure and mature Bordeaux character.

Who is Château Montrose 2011 750ml best for?

Collectors and drinkers seeking serious Left Bank Bordeaux from an established classified estate.

What is Château Montrose 2011 750ml?

The 2011 vintage of Château Montrose's classified Saint-Estèphe grand vin, not its second wine La Dame de Montrose.

Is Château Montrose 2011 the estate's second wine?

No. It is Château Montrose's grand vin; the second wine is La Dame de Montrose.

What does Château Montrose 2011 750ml taste like?

Château Montrose 2011 750ml offers fine wood, light toast, ripe fruit and liquorice; Full and soft with tight, defined tannins and slight sweetness; Long and harmonious.