Saint-Estèphe 2016 La Dame de Montrose

Overview

The olfactory note is complex and expressive revealing aromas of ripe fruit and spicy notes. The palate, full and round, shows good complexity. There are hints of ripe black fruit, licorice and vanilla. The structure of the tannins and the freshness of the fruit are perfectly balanced. Long and persistent finish

Details

Denomination of origin	AOC Saint-Estèphe 2ème Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux
Grape varieties	52% merlot, 35% cabernet sauvignon, 11% petit verdot, 2% cabernet franc
Vineyard	Saint-Estèphe. Grapes from vineyards along the banks of the Gironde
Harvest	Manual, selective, late September-early October
Vinification	Delicate pressing and subsequent fermentation for approximately 20 days in steel tanks with regular pumping over. Malolactic fermentation follows.
Wood education	16-18 months in French oak barrels, of which 30% are new
Taste impression	The olfactory note is complex and expressive revealing aromas of ripe fruit and spicy notes. The palate, full and round, shows good complexity. There are hints of ripe black fruit, licorice and vanilla. The structure of the tannins and the freshness of the fruit are perfectly balanced. Long and persistent finish
Flavor type	Intense and complex
Alcohol	13.50%
Serving temperature	16°C
Ideal consumption	Minimum 20 years after the harvest

More Information

SKU	AFB080316
Packaging	Wooden box of 3
Color	Red
Vintage	2016
Country of origin	France
Type	Dry Wine
Winemaker	Château Montrose
Content	1500 ml
Style	Rich and complex
Agriculture	Conventional
Varieties	Cabernet Sauvignon
Seal	Cork
Jancis Robinson	17,5
Winepoints Robert Parker	91
Winepoints Wine Enthusiast	92
Wineregion France	Bordeaux
Appellation France	AOC St. Estèphe