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2003 Château Montrose
- Vintage: 2003
- Bottle Size: 0,75l
- Filling level: in - into neck
- Label Condition: bin slightly soiled, slightly damaged label
- Source: private collection
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Grape variety
3% Cabernet Franc
62% Cabernet Sauvignon
1% Petit Verdot
34% Merlot - Alcohol percentage: 13% vol.
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Points:
95 Wine Spectator
98 Robert Parker
95 Wine Enthusiast -
Origin:
Bordeaux
France
St. Estephe
Left Bank
Château Montrose
Founded in 1815, Château Montrose is often referred to as the “Latour of St. Estèphe” due to its solid craftsmanship and powerful wine style. The estate made a strong impression as early as the famous 1976 Paris wine tasting organized by British wine journalist and merchant Steven Spurrier, where its 1970 vintage secured an excellent third place. Covering 70 hectares of vineyards, the estate is predominantly planted with 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. This solid 2ème Cru from St. Estèphe is particularly admired for its densely woven structure, featuring fine fruit and chocolate notes. Legendary: the 1990 vintage, which stood out at every tasting with its wild, animalistic character. Since 2006, the château has been owned by the French conglomerate Bouygues (construction, real estate, telecommunications).
Bordeaux
When the Romans thought of what is now Bordeaux, they described it as “lying by the water” and named the region “Aquitaine” accordingly. Its capital and port city shares the same name as the world-renowned 100,000-hectare wine-growing region: Bordeaux, or in French, Bordelais.
Along and in front of the Gironde, which is fed by the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, lie the world-famous wine regions of Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Graves, and on the right bank, the villages of St. Émilion and Pomerol. Our passion for the fine wines of the Bordelais has been unwavering for many years. We have been collecting these wines for over 20 years, regularly acquiring private cellars from enthusiasts, and focusing on what we consider the great vintages (including 1982, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, and several others) and the top winemakers. Wines that do not meet our taste simply do not make it into our selection.
For any wine lover, thinking of Bordeaux inevitably brings Cabernet Sauvignon to mind. But why does this grape thrive so exceptionally well there? The climate on the Médoc peninsula, located to the left of the Gironde, is the mildest in all of Bordeaux, making it the ideal region for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends. This variety requires precisely these conditions to reach full ripeness with consistent success. Pine forests protect the vineyards from strong Atlantic winds while also moderating summer temperatures.
Given the high rainfall near the sea, the typical Château mitigates risk by cultivating at least three grape varieties: alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, the blends typically include Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and sometimes the later-ripening Petit Verdot and Malbec. Voilà! The dominant grape variety depends on the riverbank: Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on the Left Bank, while Merlot prevails on the Right Bank. Of course, there are exceptions, but this is the fundamental distinction between the two most famous riverbanks in the wine world.
