La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2023

This dry red wine from AOC Saint-Estèphe is the second wine of the historic Château Montrose. It offers aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, and licorice, with a medium-to-full-bodied structure, polished tannins, and vibrant acidity.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
• D.O. / Region: AOC Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux
• Winery: Château Montrose
• Soil / Altitude: Deep gravel, sand, and clay
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 12 months in French oak barrels

The vineyard

The vineyards are situated on an elevated terrace of deep gravel mixed with sand and clay, overlooking the Gironde estuary. The nearby water moderates extreme temperatures, while the pebbles in the soil retain daytime heat, ensuring optimal grape ripening.

Ideal combination

Meat

Meat dishes pair well with full-bodied red wines — they enhance the flavour and soften the richness.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following a manual harvest, the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, adding stability and complexity to the blend while preserving the purity of the fruit.

Why buy it

If you are looking for an elegant cellar-worthy wine from Bordeaux, this red is an excellent addition to your collection. Its balance of freshness and concentration promises a magnificent evolution in the bottle. You can buy La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2023 online directly from our shop to experience the classic character of this prestigious appellation.