Chateau Montrose - Saint-Estephe Red 2009
Red
2009
Bordeaux
Saint-Estephe
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Wine Advocate: 100 points
Grape
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot
Tasting notes
The 2009 Château Montrose, a monumental Saint-Estèphe, is widely hailed as a benchmark for contemporary Montrose—a wine that masterfully marries the generosity of the vintage with the estate’s hallmark structure and precision.
The nose is deep and seductive, revealing layers of blackcurrant, blackberry, and dark chocolate, woven with aromas of cigar wrapper, violets, and loamy soil. On the palate, it is powerful and full-bodied, with firm yet polished tannins, excellent depth, and a long, mineral-laced finish.
This is a brilliant wine, offering both opulence and restraint, and a prime example of Saint-Estèphe at its most refined. Its harmony, concentration, and aging potential make it one of the standout wines of the vintage—and a must-have for collectors.
