Château Montrose 2011 - Grand Cru Classé
17/20
RVF
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
18/20
Gault & Millau
90/100
Robert Parker
“The 2011 vintage also offers a top-tier wine, quintessentially Saint-Estèphe, with a slender, tight palate and great class.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2014 - RVF). A complex Saint-Estèphe, evoking spicy aromas, mocha, and licorice, with beautiful, complex aromatic expression and a distinct, supple, and well-integrated tannic structure. • Delivered in a wooden crate for orders of 6 bottles of this wine shipped within France (excluding “Point Relais” delivery method) •
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Eye
An almost black color with ruby highlights; dense and deep
Nose
complex, with notes of spices, mocha, and licorice
Palate
Beautiful, complex aromatic profile; a precise, well-defined tannic structure that is supple and well-integrated
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2036 and beyond
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster sur un civet de lièvre, des gibiers à plumes (grives, pigeon, faisan...), des fromages affinés...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the wine:
Fruity vibrancy, delicate tannins, very silky, not overpowering, very classic, vibrant but slightly lacking in energy, with a refined, elegant finish.
About the estate:
The estate belonged to the Charmolüe family (now based in Provence, at Château Romanin) for over a century. Purchased 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, more than hold their own against the First Growths.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2012 guide) 18/20 (Outstanding)
About the wine:
A supple approach that beautifully expresses the character of Cabernet. It shows a very fine level of quality, with a tender and captivating maturity. The concentration is deliberate and elegantly tightens the finish.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
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
Wine rated (2014 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) 2*Stars (These truly great 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 wine:
The 2011 vintage also offers a top-tier wine, typical of Saint-Estèphe, with a sleek, tight palate and plenty of class.
About the estate:
Entrepreneurs Martin and Olivier Bouygues have owned this famous classified growth 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 can reach—or even surpass—the level of the First Growths. 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 approaching a third star.
Customer Rating
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. G. Ponti. Published on August 9, 2018
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Review by Mr. GARY B. Posted on July 12, 2018
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Review by Mr. STEPHANE M. Published on May 30, 2015
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