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Wine Description
The Story
Back in 1778, Mont Rose wasn’t covered in world-class vines—it was just a gravelly hillside blanketed in wild, purplish-pink heather. In fact, the blooming hill was so bright it actually served as a natural landmark for sailors navigating upriver toward Bordeaux.
That same year, a man named Théodore Dumoulin bought the land. He and his son spent years clearing the brush and planting the very first vines, finally finishing the job in 1815. T...
Vintage 1971
Bordeaux: 1971 was a very good vintage, the only fault of which was being overshadowed by the exceptional 1970 vintage. The size of the 1971 vintage harvest was very small, which made the wines a rarity. Well-stored examples of wine are likely to remain mature for a few more years. Sauternes and Barsac: Sweet wines such as Sauternes and Barsac have been exceptional this year and will last for many decades to come.
