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CHÂTEAU MONTROSE
In 1778, Etienne-Théodore Dumoulin purchased 200 acres of land in St.-Estèphe. At the time, the ridge was blanketed with heather flowers as far as the eye could see inspiring Dumoulin to name his Château in honor of their purplish pink color: Château "Mont-rose." It was not long before Dumoulin planted vines and started making some of the most tannic, dense and age-worthy wines of the 19th and 20th-centuries. Though the Château's name means "pink" there is certainly nothing feminine about the wines. Under the leadership of Charmol?e family, whose coat of arms appears on the label, Château Montrose has often made wines that are first growth in quality. Incredible vintages such as 1953, 1955, 1959, 1961, 1964 and 1970 have caused Robert Parker Jr. to remark that Château Montrose is the "Latour of St.-Estèphe."
Château Montrose--Vintage 2008
Saint-Estèphe, 2me cru classé. Château-bottled
"Very impressive! The 08 Montrose was a real standout, with very nice ripeness and a nose of blackberry and plum with notes of violets. On the palate the wine is showing firm tannins and fresh acidity, but it is very well-balanced, not angular or astringent in any way. Very successful indeed.", CC, April 2009
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In 1778, Etienne-Théodore Dumoulin purchased 200 acres of land in St.-Estèphe. At the time, the ridge was blanketed with heather flowers as far as the eye could see inspiring Dumoulin to name his Château in honor of their purplish pink color: Château "Mont-rose." It was not long before Dumoulin planted vines and started making some of the most tannic, dense and age-worthy wines of the 19th and 20th-centuries. Though the Château's name means "pink" there is certainly nothing feminine about the wines. Under the leadership of Charmol?e family, whose coat of arms appears on the label, Château Montrose has often made wines that are first growth in quality. Incredible vintages such as 1953, 1955, 1959, 1961, 1964 and 1970 have caused Robert Parker Jr. to remark that Château Montrose is the "Latour of St.-Estèphe."
Château Montrose--Vintage 2008
Saint-Estèphe, 2me cru classé. Château-bottled
"Very impressive! The 08 Montrose was a real standout, with very nice ripeness and a nose of blackberry and plum with notes of violets. On the palate the wine is showing firm tannins and fresh acidity, but it is very well-balanced, not angular or astringent in any way. Very successful indeed.", CC, April 2009
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