2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 75% Cabernet Sauvignon; 21% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc
Classification Grand Cru Classé in 1855, Saint-Estèphe
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Sandy gravels on a clay-rich substrate with an iron layer
Sites Terrace No. 04
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Organic viticulture with regenerative soil agriculture; micro-parcel vinification and gentle tailor-made extraction, producing 13 distinct press qualities; aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.
Tasting Notes Airy and complex; red fruit, spice, blackberry and graphite; clean, direct attack; powerful but restrained tannic structure; persistent, vibrant, energetic and opulent
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 66% Cabernet Sauvignon; 25% Merlot; 8% Cabernet Franc; 1% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Sandy gravels on a clay-rich substrate with an iron layer
Sites Essentially Terrace No. 04
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Organic viticulture with regenerative soil agriculture; micro-parcel vinification and gentle tailor-made extraction, producing 9 distinct press qualities; aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.
Tasting Notes Intense, complex and frank; jasmine, cherry, mentholated and pomade-like notes, tobacco, spice and red fruit; fresh, invigorating attack; broad, smooth and saline palate; powerful tannic structure and persistent finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 62% Cabernet Sauvignon; 31% Merlot; 6% Cabernet Franc; 1% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Sandy gravels on a clay-rich substrate with an iron layer
Sites Essentially Terrace No. 04
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Organic viticulture with regenerative soil agriculture; micro-parcel vinification and gentle tailor-made extraction, producing 9 distinct press qualities; aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.
Tasting Notes Deep, dark purple; complex, brioche-like and intense nose; black fruit, blackberry, wild strawberry and eucalyptus; powerful, structured palate with fresh oak, undergrowth, brioche and floral notes
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 71% Cabernet Sauvignon; 23% Merlot; 5% Cabernet Franc; 1% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Sandy gravels on a clay-rich substrate with an iron layer
Sites Essentially Terrace No. 04
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Organic viticulture with regenerative soil agriculture; micro-parcel vinification and gentle tailor-made extraction, producing 10 distinct press qualities; aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.
Tasting Notes Deep purple; intense, expressive and precise; red fruit and mild tobacco; rich, lively and concentrated attack; smooth, creamy texture; silky tannins; long, lingering finish; balanced and structured
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 64% Cabernet Sauvignon; 30% Merlot; 5% Cabernet Franc; 1% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Sandy gravels on a clay-rich substrate with an iron layer
Sites Essentially Terrace No. 04
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Organic viticulture with regenerative soil agriculture; micro-parcel vinification and gentle tailor-made extraction, producing 9 distinct press qualities; aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.
Tasting Notes Intense, deep red; powerful yet delicate and harmonious; black fruit, smoke and vanilla; intense, concentrated and structured palate with ripe fruit; complex, silky tannins
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 72% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot; 6% Cabernet Franc; 2% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Sandy gravels on a clay-rich substrate with an iron layer
Sites Essentially Terrace No. 04
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Transition to organic viticulture with regenerative soil agriculture; micro-parcel vinification and gentle tailor-made extraction, producing 9 distinct press qualities; aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.
Tasting Notes Dark, deep, intense ruby; delicate and complex; black fruit, white flowers and subtle smoke; full attack and rich aromatics; powerful, silky, long, fine, elegant and precise
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 76% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot; 3% Cabernet Franc; 1% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Sandy gravels on a clay-rich substrate with an iron layer
Sites Essentially Terrace No. 04
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Transition to organic viticulture with regenerative soil agriculture; micro-parcel vinification and gentle tailor-made extraction, producing 8 distinct press qualities; aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.
Tasting Notes Deep, bright color; complex and aromatically intense; black fruit, floral and mineral notes; powerful, balanced structure; pure fruit; full, elegant palate; juicy persistence; supple, mellow tannins; good ageing potential
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 68% Cabernet Sauvignon; 25% Merlot; 7% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Sandy gravels on a clay-rich substrate with an iron layer
Sites Essentially Terrace No. 04
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Reasoned agriculture while transitioning to organic viticulture; micro-parcel vinification and gentle tailor-made extraction, producing 9 distinct press qualities; aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.
Tasting Notes Very dark, deep and intense; complex, lively and precise; ripe fruit, toasted oak and spice; generous, opulent attack; full, fleshy palate; silky, precise tannins; exceptionally long finish; powerful, elegant and refined
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Cabernet Sauvignon; 29% Merlot; 4% Cabernet Franc
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Sandy gravels on a clay-rich substrate with an iron layer
Sites Essentially Terrace No. 04
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Reasoned agriculture while transitioning to organic viticulture; micro-parcel vinification and gentle tailor-made extraction, producing 7 distinct press qualities; aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.
Tasting Notes Deep color; expressive and elegant; white flowers, ripe black fruit, smoke and toast; clean, elegant attack; velvety palate with silky tannins; balanced, fine and defined; very long finish with oak and licorice
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 61% Cabernet Sauvignon; 30% Merlot; 8% Cabernet Franc; 1% Petit Verdot
Region Saint-Estephe
Soil Sandy gravels on a clay-rich substrate with an iron layer
Sites Essentially Terrace No. 04
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Reasoned agriculture while transitioning to organic viticulture; micro-parcel vinification and gentle tailor-made extraction, producing 5 distinct press qualities; aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.
Tasting Notes Dense, deep color; intense, complex and slightly saline; blackcurrant and very ripe fruit; powerful attack; refined, velvety tannins; smooth, dense and expressive mid-palate; long, elegant finish; precise
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Château Montrose, 33180 Saint-Estèphe, France
Phone
+33 5 56 59 30 12
Owner
Martin and Olivier Bouygues
Cellarmaster
Vincent Decup