From the historic village of Saint-Estèphe, Château Montrose 2008 is a powerful Second Growth crafted from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and a little of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Aged 18 months in 60% new French oak, it reveals layers of blackberry and liquorice, alongside mint notes. Full-bodied and fruity, with very fine tannins, good acidity and a nice intensity of mineral and spices. Drink now or cellar through 2053.
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Crafted from the gravel-rich soils of Saint-Estèphe, Château Montrose 2008 is a bold and structured Second Growth with impressive ageing potential. The vineyard's iron-laced gravel, perfectly exposed slopes, and proximity to the Gironde estuary create an ideal microclimate for producing wines of depth and precision.
In the glass, it shows a deep, saturated colour and a brooding bouquet of mocha, dusty plum, graphite, tobacco, and dark earth. The palate is dense yet refined, with ripe black fruits, balsamic notes, and savoury undertones. The tannins remain firm yet integrated, giving structure without harshness.
When Robert Parker tasted back in May 2011 he scored 95 out of 100 and he said: “One of the superstars of the vintage, this classic Montrose is not as showy or opulent as the 2010, 2009 or 2003, but it offers a dense purple colour followed by gorgeously sweet black raspberry and black currant fruit intermixed with loamy, earthy, forest floor notes, a floral component, and a long, full-bodied finish. The 2008 vintage was fashioned from yields of 44 hectolitres per hectare, which is slightly less than the 2010's 45 hectolitres per hectare. Forget it for 5-8 years and drink it over the following 20+.”
