Saint-Estèphe 1996

Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe 1996

Saint-Estèphe 1996

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€199,00
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TYPE: Red Wine
PRODUCER: Château Montrose
VINTAGE: 1996
COUNTRY: France
REGION: Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe
CLASSIFICATION: Grand Cru Classé 1855, 2ième Grand Cru Classé
VOLUME: 0.75 L
FILL LEVEL: Neck
LABEL CONDITION: GL
PACKAGING: Loose
POINTS: 96 by Wine Advocate
TASTING NOTES: Tasted at the vertical in London, I have instead used the tasting note from a bottle opened at the property when I visited just a couple of weeks later. The 1996 Montrose is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 23 September and 6 October. It was served alongside the 1986 Montrose, however, this is a far better wine and reconfirms Robert Parker's remarks at his own vertical at the property in 2014. For me, it is that loamy character that defines the nose—freshly tilled, damp soil that tinctures the black fruit —that takes you straight to this particular château. This is classic through and through and very well defined. The palate is wonderful with very fine delineation, pitch-perfect acidity, touches of graphite infusing the red and black fruit that dovetails into a very pretty, floral finish. This is clearly one of the great wines of the 1996 vintage and I would be stocking up as much as I could, because it will give 30-40 years of pleasure.

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Saint-Estèphe

About Saint-Estèphe

Saint-Estèphe is one of the major appellations within the Bordeaux wine region of France, situated on the Left Bank of the Gironde Estuary. It is renowned for producing robust and age-worthy red wines, primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, although Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot are also grown in smaller proportions.

The terroir of Saint-Estèphe is characterized by gravelly soils mixed with clay and limestone, which provide excellent drainage and contribute to the distinctive mineral character of the wines. The maritime climate moderated by the nearby Atlantic Ocean also plays a significant role in shaping the region's wines, with mild winters and relatively cool summers allowing for a slow and even ripening of the grapes.

Saint-Estèphe wines are known for their power, structure, and firm tannins, making them ideal for aging. They often exhibit flavors of dark fruits, such as blackcurrant and plum, along with notes of tobacco, cedar, and earthy nuances. The wines can be quite intense in their youth but develop greater complexity and finesse with bottle age.

Some of the most famous estates in Saint-Estèphe include Château Cos d'Estournel, Château Montrose, Château Calon-Ségur, and Château Phélan Ségur, among others. These estates produce wines that exemplify the unique characteristics of the appellation and contribute to its reputation for producing some of the finest Bordeaux wines.

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