La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe 2021 - Second vin
94/100
Wine Enthusiast
93/100
Yves Beck
92-93/100
Vert de Vin
92/100
James Suckling
92/100
Vinous
"A flawlessly crafted vintage with a harmonious and charming profile that will improve with age!"
“La Dame de Montrose 2021 is a second wine of great depth. Dark, supple, and remarkably expressive, this 2021 vintage possesses exceptional elegance and intensity. Red and black fruits, graphite, spices, new leather, and incense unfold as this deep, resonant Saint-Estèphe opens up in the glass. An impeccable wine.” (Vinous 2023) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
A burgundy-red color with garnet highlights
Nose
The initial aroma is delicate, spicy, and floral. When swirled, notes of fresh fruit such as cherry and blackcurrant emerge, along with an empyreumatic note.
Palate
Open, delicate, and full-bodied, with remarkable balance, supported by exceptionally refined tannins and vibrant freshness. A long finish revealing intense black fruit and spicy notes.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink starting at
2026
Drink before
2040
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with roast duck, grilled lamb chops, or a chicken ballotine with mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
The estate belonged to the Charmolüe family (now based in Provence at Château Romanin) for over a century. Acquired in 2005 by Martin and Olivier Bouygues, the estate has continued on its path of excellence. The new owners and their teams have taken care not to alter the style, but rather to refine viticulture and winemaking to adapt them to the ecological and cultural demands of our time. The second wine, Dame-de-Montrose—produced in significant quantities—has improved in consistency and in its expression of the terroir. The most recent vintages, among the finest in the Médoc, are more than a match for the First Growths.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Entrepreneurs Martin and Olivier Bouygues have owned this famous cru classé since 2006. They have masterfully cultivated one of the Médoc’s finest terroirs, which has repeatedly distinguished itself in the past by producing wines that rival or even surpass the quality of the premiers grands crus classés. In hot, dry years—such as 2003, 2009, 2010, or even 2011—Montrose offers exceptional distinction. Hervé Berland, who now manages the estate, is taking it to a level of definition and precision never before seen here. It is closing in on a third star.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
This second-tier wine is as full-bodied as its older counterpart, rich in aromas of blackberry and cedar. It is robust, with notes of black fruit and dense tannins. Best enjoyed starting in 2028. — Roger Voss
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
La Dame de Montrose 2021 is a second wine of great depth. Dark, supple, and remarkably expressive, this 2021 vintage possesses exceptional elegance and intensity. Aromas of red and black fruits, graphite, spices, new leather, and incense unfold as this deep, resonant Saint-Estèphe opens up in the glass. An impeccable wine. Best enjoyed between 2027 and 2041.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
This juicy red wine reveals notes of cedar and red berries, spices, and subtle hints of dried rose. Medium-bodied, it stands out for its flavorful finish and round, supple tannins. Ready to drink now.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
La Dame de Montrose reveals itself cautiously, step by step! Slightly restrained on first tasting, the wine reveals the Cabernet’s freshness and fruitiness. Less dense than usual, the wine is linear, somewhat creamy, and features compact tannins that provide good support to the finish. A wine that gains in depth and complexity as the minutes pass and stands out for its persistence and liveliness. 2027–2047
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92-93/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is fresh and elegant, offering a certain discreetly restrained power, good definition, silkiness, depth, and refinement. It features notes of fresh blackcurrant, lily, fresh lilac, and, more subtly, clove, combined with hints of smokiness, juicy raspberry, subtle hints of vanilla, and a delicate touch of toasted almond. The palate is fruity, fresh, and beautifully structured, offering freshness, balance, precision, tension, a lovely balance, freshness, and a refined minerality. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fresh, juicy blackberry and fresh cherry, along with a hint of fresh, juicy wild red currant, combined with touches of salty minerality, sweet blond tobacco, nutmeg, a subtle hint of licorice, and a delicate hint of clove. The tannins are refined and delicately velvety. Good length.
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