Château Montrose 2003 - Deuxième Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Estèphe
An exceptional mature vintage from Château Montrose, the renowned Second Growth of Saint-Estèphe. The extreme conditions of 2003 produced a particularly powerful and concentrated Montrose, subsequently recognised as one of the great successes of the vintage.
Offered in bond in a 3 x 75cl case.
France
Bordeaux
Deuxième Grand Cru Classé (Second Growth)
2003
750mlStored under professional bonded conditions at London City Bond.
Château Montrose is one of the leading estates of Saint-Estèphe and was classified as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Classification. Its vineyard occupies a prized position overlooking the Gironde estuary, producing Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines renowned for their structure, longevity and ability to develop over many decades.
The exceptionally hot and dry 2003 growing season produced one of the landmark vintages of Château Montrose. The estate's terroir retained sufficient freshness through the heat, resulting in a powerful, concentrated wine with considerable structure and ageing potential.
The château itself describes 2003 as a historic success for Montrose.
Jeb Dunnuck: 99 points
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate: 99 points
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate: 98 points
Stored in bond at London City Bond under professional conditions.
The wine remains in bond and can be transferred directly to another UK bonded account.
The 2003 Montrose is widely regarded as one of the standout wines produced in Bordeaux during the exceptionally hot 2003 vintage.
Now mature but with considerable longevity remaining, it represents a particularly highly rated vintage of one of the Médoc's leading classified growths.
Only one 3 x 750ml case is available.
Available for transfer between bonded accounts.
Removal from bond and delivery can also be arranged upon request, subject to the applicable UK duty and VAT.
