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Montrose 2006
The Château Montrose 2006, grand cru classé of Saint-Estèphe, draws its character from the gravels of the Gironde. This wine, with notes of blackcurrant and tobacco, is aged 18 months in new oak barrels. Its palate, firm and silky, captivates with its mineral freshness. Ideal until 2036 with roasted meats or cheeses.
Château Montrose A legendary estate anchored on the banks of the Gironde, where exacting standards and tradition shape wines of rare intensity. - Terroir: Deep gravels and bluish clays of Saint-Estèphe, bathed by maritime influence, conferring a mineral structure and elegant power to the wines. - Vinification: Precise blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 18 months in barriques for a harmony between freshness and complexity.
Tasting notes for Château Montrose 2006 To the eye: A deep garnet-red robe with tawny highlights, dense and silky, revealing a generous substance and beautiful maturity. On the nose: First aromas of ripe blackcurrant and wild blackberry, followed by notes of cedar, blonde tobacco and a touch of graphite, all underlined by a subtle iodized salinity. On the palate: A frank and fleshy attack, carried by velvety yet firm tannins, a lively acidity and a chalky minerality that stretches into a long and persistent finish, marked by sweet spices. Serve between 17 and 18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity.
Vintage 2006 A vintage marked by summer heat and moderate dryness, yielding structured, balanced wines endowed with a remarkable aging potential. - Aging potential: 20 to 30 years, to be stored under optimal conditions (stable temperature, controlled hygrometry and away from light).
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