Château Montrose 2020
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Marks and reviews
Parker
J. Robinson
Decanter
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine Spectator
J. Suckling
Vinous - A. Galloni
The Wine Independent
Alexandre Ma
Vinous Neal MartinDescription
A balanced and structured Second Grand Cru Classé from Saint-Estèphe
The estate
Owned by brothers Martin and Olivier Bouygues since 2006, Château Montrose is an emblematic benchmark of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Classified as a Second Growth in 1855, it oversees one of the finest terroirs in the Médoc. In the past as well as today, Château Montrose has stood out for the quality of its wines, their style and distinction, making the estate a must on the Left Bank of Bordeaux and renowned worldwide.
The vineyard
Covering 95 hectares, this vast single-block vineyard is a rarity on a terroir considered a “nucleus of excellence.” Located close to the Gironde estuary and set on gravel terraces mixed with surface sand over a clay subsoil, this exceptional terroir gives rise to great Saint-Estèphe wines.
The vintage
A mild winter preceded one of the warmest springs since the beginning of the 20th century. Strong downy mildew pressure was present from the start of the season through flowering, due to significant rainfall between May and June. Despite below-average seasonal temperatures, the vegetative cycle maintained a three-week lead up to full flowering on May 22. Bunch setting was lower, with 4 clusters per vine compared to the usual 6. Particularly dry, the summer was marked by two heatwaves in late July and mid-August. Concerns about water stress were tempered both by the vineyard’s deep root system, which regulates water reserves, and by late-August rain episodes. The harvested grapes were fully ripe and in perfect sanitary condition. However, these climatic conditions led to lower yields, with clusters 10% to 20% smaller than average.
Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (71%)
Merlot (23%)
Cabernet Franc (5%)
Petit Verdot (1%).
Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Montrose 2020
Tasting
In line with the estate’s greatest vintages, Château Montrose 2020 charms with its richness, balance, and the perfect expression of its terroir. This exceptional vintage reveals a subtle combination of the aromatic and structural profile of 2019 with the acidity/alcohol balance of the 2016 vintage.
