Rosé

Barrel sample La Dame de Montrose

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe · France

Fact sheet

Type
Rosé
Grape
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Country
France
Region
Saint-Estèphe
Appellation
Saint-Estèphe
Body
light
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

salads · seafood · light dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201293 pts

    92–94. Barrel sample. This is a full and opulent wine comprised of 76% Merlot. The palate has weight, and coffee and black-plum flavors that lend richness and a smoky, spicy character.

  • 201191 pts

    90-92. Barrel sample. Initially this seems soft, but with time the more powerful fruit character comes through. It has weight, with a dark chocolate and spice intensity.

  • 201091 pts

    90-92 Great structure, great acidity, with the ripe fruit pierced with acidity. The tannins are hugely powerful and dry.

  • 200993 pts

    92-94 Barrel sample. The wine feels very soft, with sweet spice and light tannins. It is packed with blackberry fruits, although there is a sold, firm structure under the ripe fruit.