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A dense and deep colour, the wine has an intense and complex, slightly saline nose which reveals notes of blackcurrant and very ripe fruit with airing. From a powerful attack on highly refined, velvet tannins, the smooth and dense mid-palate offers attractive and expressive flavours, leading into a long and elegant finish. An incredibly precise wine, it sets a benchmark for Château Montrose.
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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...
Wine Information
The weather in winter was mild, with temperatures generally above zero. A considerable amount of rain fell during the early part of the year, until May, renewing water reserves in the soil. Conditions in spring were good for the vine cycle. Mild weather in April encouraged rapid and even vegetation growth across all the grape varieties, while flowering took place evenly in perfect conditions starting on June 5th. July was cooler than the avera...
Vuosikerta 2014
Bordeaux Vintage 2014 - is not a great vintage like 2005, 2009 or 2010 but it will be able to secure a position as one of the very good vintages of Bordeaux.
Generally scheduled between the end of March and the beginning of April, Primeur Week in Bordeaux is always an exciting time because it allows a first glimpse of the latest vintage. The sheer number of wines available for tasting is impressive and a week almost seems short. This is why...
