Chateau Montrose Saint Estephe 2003 750ml
Chateau Montrose Saint-Estephe 2003 is a distinguished Bordeaux red wine from the renowned Chateau Montrose estate in Saint-Estephe. The 2003 vintage reflects the exceptionally warm growing season, producing a rich and concentrated wine with ripe dark fruit, powerful structure and the distinctive mineral and earthy character of the estate.
The wine combines generous fruit with firm yet polished tannins, supported by balanced acidity and layers of cedar, spice and subtle tobacco. With bottle age, it can offer additional tertiary complexity while retaining the powerful character associated with Chateau Montrose.
Tasting Notes
Colour:
Deep ruby red with garnet and brick-red reflections.
Nose:
Rich and complex with ripe blackcurrant, blackberry and plum, accompanied by cedar, tobacco, graphite, earthy notes and subtle spice.
Palate:
Full-bodied and concentrated with ripe cassis, blackberry and dark cherry flavours. Structured tannins and balanced acidity provide depth, while notes of cedar, tobacco, earth and spice add complexity.
Finish:
Long, powerful and persistent with lingering dark fruit, graphite, cedar, tobacco and gentle spice.