Tertio de Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2016

Tertio de MONTROSE 2016Château Montrose se situe sur la commune de Saint-Estèphe, dans le Médoc de Bordeaux. Il a été classé Deuxième Grand Cru Classé dans le classement de 1855. Le vignoble s'étend sur 95 hectares et est limitrophe de Cos d’Estournel et Pauillac. Il est planté en Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc et Petit Verdot. Depuis 2006, le domaine investit dans des aspects environnementaux comme le recyclage des eaux de pluie et des eaux usées, et en utilisant aussi, par exemple, l'énergie solaire et des installations à faible consommation.Tertio de Montrose est le troisième vin du Château. Nommé Saint Estèphe de Montrose à sa création en 2008, il est rebaptisé Tertio de Montrose en 2016. C’est un assemblage de Merlot (61%), Cabernet Sauvignon (32%), Petit Verdot (5%) et Cabernet Franc (2%), issu des lots de vignes plus jeunes et des vins de lie. Le vin est élevé 12 mois en barriques, dont 15% sont neuves.Cépages : 61% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc

The result of a rigorous selection at every stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this large, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and with tannins, but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé. Over time, the wine develops a delicate and complex bouquet. Composed of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and a dash of Petit Verdot of 1%, the Montrose wine from 2017 has been allowed to age in 60% new and 40% year-old oak barrels where it has been aged for 18 months. stayed in. This grand cru represents 37% of the total production of the estate. Deep garnet purple in color, the nose takes some time to unfold before revealing an impressively flamboyant core of black cherry preserves, warm cassis and baked plums with hints of red currant jelly, dark chocolate, licorice, cardamom plus a soft touch of candied violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has a fantastic intensity with a very elegant, modest weight, with super-ripe, fine-grained tannins and tons of freshness around a stunning array of gorgeous black fruits. This is an incredibly stylish, balanced and sophisticated Montrose!

The wine has considerable aging potential and has an exceptionally long shelf life. Certain vintages (1921, 1929, 1982, 1990, 2009) are considered legendary, and the 2017 has one of the highest ratings ever with a drinking window up to 2060+

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