Buy Château Montrose 2ème Grand Cru Classé 2004 (lot: 135789)

Château Montrose 2ème Grand Cru Classé 2004

Black fruit

Gastronomic wine

Wine for ageing

13^%

2.25L

Intensity

This domain, now owned by the brothers Martin and Olivier Bouygues, produces a dense, powerful, complex wine which generally expresses superb maturity in its fruit. More info

What the experts say...

" (...) the 2004 Montrose possesses a deep ruby/purple-tinged color as well as a sweet nose of black fruits intermixed with notions of smoke, cold steel, earth, and subtle background wood. With excellent texture, a sweet ripeness, medium to full body, and moderate tannin (...)" R. Parker (06/2007)

Lot presentation
Château Montrose 2ème Grand Cru Classé

The wine

Château Montrose produces wines of remarkable quality. The vineyard is planted on a poor soil of iron-rich gravel, which forces the vines to develop very deep roots. The result is wines of incredible concentration. The property is currently managed by Jean-Bernard Delmas, who previously practised his talents at Château Haut-Brion.

Information about domain Château Montrose

In 1778 Etienne-Théodore Dumoulin bought a perfectly located plot overlooking the Gironde from the Calon estate, which belonged to Alexandre de Ségur at the time. The land was covered with heather and was a sea of pink flowers in the spring. Hence the name Montrose (Pink Mountain). His son Etienne initiated wine production, planting the vineyard and building Château Montrose in 1825; he gradually enlarged the property. Success quickly followed with the wine being made a second cru classé in the 1855 classification of the Médoc. The property then passed through a succession of hands before being acquired by Louis Charmolüe in 1896, who bought it from his father-in-law Jean Hostein (then the owner of Cos d'Estournel). This family retained control throughout the 20th century, during which time Montrose gained legendary status, in particular with the 1990 vintage. It was managed by Jean-Louis Charmolüe until 2006. A new chapter in its history then began with its purchase by Martin and Olivier Bouygues

Detailed characteristics

Quantity: 3 Bottles
Level: 3 into-neck
Label: 3 slightly marked label, 3 slightly scuffed label
Origin: Private individual
Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
Recoverable VAT: No
Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Country/Region: Bordeaux
Appellation/Wine: Saint-Estèphe
Classification: 2ème Grand Cru Classé
Producer/Owner: Martin et Olivier Bouygues
Vintage: 2004
Color: Red
Peak: Drink until 2022
Service temperature: 16°
Viticulture: Environment friendly
Size (in ha): 68
Volume: 230000 bottles
Intensity: Full-bodied
Dominant aroma: Black fruit
Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
Grape variety: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 8% Cabernet franc, 2% Petit verdot