Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé 2010, Château Montrose

The result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet. The wines have considerable ageing potential and are exceptionally long-lived. Certain vintages are considered legendary. Matured for 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels, the ‘grand vin’ accounts for between just 35% and 40% of the total production of Château Montrose.