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The Château Montrose 1988, 2ème Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Estèphe, is born from gravelly and clay-limestone soils. This wine, with aromas of dark fruits, cedar and tobacco, reveals a firm tannic structure and lively minerality. Perfect for aging, it pairs with game and aged cheeses.
Château Montrose A jewel of Saint-Estèphe, where the Bordeaux heritage meets an uncompromising standard of excellence. - Terroir: Deep gravel and a clay subsoil on the banks of the Gironde, lending the wines a mineral structure and elegant power. - Winemaking: A traditional approach, combining extended maceration and aging in oak barrels for cuvées that are dense, precise and built for aging.
Tasting notes for Château Montrose 1988 To the eye: A garnet robe with tawny reflections, of silky density and a brilliance that reveals its age with nobility. On the nose: Aromas of candied blackcurrant intertwine with notes of cedar, golden tobacco and damp undergrowth, lifted by a saline touch and a hint of graphite. On the palate: A velvety texture, carried by lively acidity and chalky minerality, which stretches into a long and slightly spiced finish, where nuances of liquorice and black mushroom can be discerned. Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity.
Vintage 1988 A classic Saint-Estèphe vintage, marked by balanced maturity and a pronounced tannic structure, ideal for lovers of traditional wines. - Aging potential: To be drunk now or stored until 2030, under optimal conditions (stable temperature, controlled humidity).
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