{"title":"Montrose","description":"Named for the pink heather that covered the slopes of this distinguished estate well before its famous vines replaced them, Château Montrose’s 234 acres have been called divinely blessed due to their natural assets. A result of millions of years in the making, its terroir boasts of naturally created outcrops which provide the level of natural drainage that makes viticulture a dream. Adding to the ideal exteriors, gravel mixed with sand rest atop a subsoil of clay in which natural reserves form, allowing the vines the perfect amounts of water for optimal, healthy development. \r\n\r\nLike many of its Médoc competitors, Montrose’s dominant grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, taking up 60% of the property. Additional parcels are dedicated to Merlot (32%), Cabernet Franc (6%), and Petit Verdot (2%), planted and harvested where the soil maximizes their unique attributes. The château’s Merlot is known for its aromatic features and silky tannins, while its Cabernet Franc is of particularly high-quality.  Last, Montrose’s Petit Verdot contributes characteristic spice and pepper undertones to the château’s signature wines.\r\nThese include the legendary Château Montrose; the equally noteworthy second label, La Dame de Montrose; and its third wine, Saint-Estèphe de Montrose, blended from younger vines and meant to be enjoyed after a short, twelve-month maturation period.\r\n\r\nOwned by only three families over two centuries, Château Montrose has been under the direction of Martin and Olivier Bouygues since 2006.  The brothers undertook a major, seven-year reconstruction of the estate to help usher in 21st century production.  While the project delivered extraordinary improvements, the exceptional beauty and natural excellence of the terroir was never compromised. On the contrary, the Bouygues’ respect for history can be found in every inch of this nothing-short-of-perfect location.  ","products":[{"product_id":"france-bordeaux-saint-estephe-dame-montrose","title":"Dame Montrose","description":"Over the last twenty years, Montrose's second wine, La Dame de Montrose has been an excellent buy. The 2009 La Dame de Montrose (almost all Merlot with a tiny bit of Cabernet Sauvignon) is a seductive, succulent effort revealing silky tannins, abundant blueberry and blackberry fruit notes intermixed with notions of damp earth, truffles and camphor, and an appealing, luscious personality. Enjoy it over the next 10-15 years.","brand":"wwus-dev","offers":[{"title":"2010 \/ 12x750ml","offer_id":35401069592731,"sku":"100923520101200750","price":1025.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2016 \/ 12x750ml","offer_id":35401069658267,"sku":"100923520161200750","price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0454\/4108\/9691\/products\/Bottle-Dame_20Montrose_20-_20Saint_20Estephe_20-_20Bordeaux_20-_20Red_20-_20Label_20-_201009235_998144be-44ee-44cb-a83c-a2709bf630f7.png?v=1596878774"},{"product_id":"france-bordeaux-saint-estephe-montrose","title":"Montrose","description":"Tasted at the vertical in London, the 2005 Montrose came and delivered the goods. This was the best example of the 2005 that I have tasted, perhaps a wine that is going to prove that, the longer wine lovers can resist temptation. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc and .5% Petit Verdot picked between 23 September and 9 October. The bouquet is extremely detailed, displaying more red berry fruit compared to the 2010 Montrose that leans towards black. Graphite and cedar emerge with time, even an unusual floral scent that is uncommon with respect to this property, whilst all the time retaining fantastic focus and delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a ferrous tincture on the entry. There are the first signs of secondary notes (dried leaves and bay leaf), but it is the tannic backbone and the precision that really defines this Montrose at the moment. For certain, it is masculine and structured, yet it has enormous potential, perhaps more than was suggested when it was first released? This is for the long term, but you know that already. 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