Wines of Chateau

Château Montrose
2nd Grand Cru Classé en 1855
Appellation Saint Estèphe

En chiffres

Surface : 65 Ha
Production : 230 000 bouteilles
Geologie : Graves garonnaises et pyrénéennes, sous-sol argilo-marneux
Encépagement : 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc
Elevage : 19 à 22 mois (70% de barriques neuves et 30% d’un an)

The story of Montrose, written by three families of owners over two centuries, is a reflection of their spirit, marked by their pursuit of excellence and by legendary vintages. As pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and astute managers, they tended and got the best out of its unique terroir. It is they who laid the foundations to which Montrose now owes its image and its unique place in the world of great wines. Martin and Olivier Bouygues acquired Château Montrose in 2006. They loved its wines, to which they had been introduced by their father, Francis Bouygues. Aware of the potential of its unique terroir, they appreciated the advantages and riches of the estate and decided to invest in it. Under their impetus, Montrose entered the 21st century with a spectacular reconstruction. Following on from their predecessors, Martin and Olivier Bouygues aim to further enhance this unique terroir, a single sweep in an ideal location on the banks of the Gironde estuary. Under the direction of Mélissa Bouygues and managed by Hervé Berland, the estate benefits from a combination of youth and experience in a multi-generational team in which vinegrowers and winemakers rub shoulders with technical specialists and academic experts.

Website : www.chateau-montrose.com