"La Dame de Montrose", Saint-Estephe AOC

Interesting facts

"La Dame de Montrose", 2006 — the second wine of Chateau montrose, it was released in 1986 and is dedicated to the mother of the owner of the estate — Yvonne Charmoli. Over the past 20 years, the wine has received many high marks from international critics and appreciated by the consumers. It is a seductive, concentrated wine with a soft texture, silky tannins and a charming bouquet. "La Dame de Montrose" made from grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with small amounts of Cabernet franc and Petit Verdot. The harvest is done manually from late September to mid-October. Before pressing the collected berries are carefully selected. After fermentation and malolactic fermentation for 3 weeks, the wine is aged in oak barrels (15% new) for 12 months. Vintage 2006 will be at the peak of maturity from 2015 to 2025. In 1778 Etienne théodore Dumoulin — owner of Chateau Calon Segur bought swampy and overgrown with Heather the land of the current Chateau montrose and annexed them to his possessions. Later, at the direction of his son, the land was cleared of plants and found that underneath the gravel, the soil is quite suitable for the cultivation of the vine. The first harvest was obtained in 1815, and after 5 years at the enlarged plot has started construction of a small castle. From 1896 to 2006 Chateau Montrose belonged to the family Torterue. Almost 200 years of its existence, the château and its vineyards have repeatedly experienced UPS and downs. They were not spared from the phylloxera epidemic and devastation during the Second world war, but thanks to the efforts of the owners, the vineyards and the estate was successfully restored, modernized and prospered. New the history of the castle of montrose began recently, when it was purchased by the brothers Martin and Olivier Bouygues, who maintain the reputation of the Chateau, releasing under the baton of Jean-Bernard Delmas powerful, exceptional wine with great potential for aging.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has deep purple color.
The bouquet of the wine is expressive, fresh and layered, reveals aromas of ripe red and dark fruit, chocolate notes and oak nuances.
The taste of the wine is lush, rich, fleshy, filled with hints of black currant and blueberry, which blend harmoniously with notes of sweet spice and tart hints of damp earth.
Wine is a great accompaniment to red meat dishes, including grilled meats, lamb flank, grilled with herbs, poultry, including duck breast stuffed, cheese with noble mold.