2008 La Dame de Montrose
Château Montrose is run by the Bouygues brothers, Martin and Olivier. The vineyards lie between the château and the Gironde River composed of gravel and large stones with a subsoil of clay and limestone. The alcoholic fermentation take place in stainless steel vats. The proportion of new French oak barrels reaches about 15 to 20 %. The average ageing is 12 months; so begins a long process of racking rhythm.
“The second wine is the sexy, sensual La Dame de Montrose. The 2008, which represents 28% of the estate’s production, is a blend of 56% Merlot and 44% Cabernet Sauvignon. With a deep ruby/purple color, sweet tannins, seemingly low acidity, and lush, concentrated flavors, it should be a crowd-pleasing head-turner for at least 10-15 years.” — Robert Parker
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