Château Montrose,
Château Montrose
Montrose is a leading Second Growth frequently regarded as a 'Super Second', with a reputation for producing long-lived wines that can approach First Growth quality in top vintages. It has long benefited from its reputation as one of Bordeaux's leading Super Seconds.
VINTAGE 1990
Source: Liv-Ex
Sep 1994 – May 2022
Within This Period
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Classification:
Saint-Estèphe AOC; Deuxième Grand Cru Classé, 1855
Annual Production:
≈ 190,000 bottles
SIGNATURE VINTAGES
1990 One of the legendary mature Montroses and a defining Super Second benchmark.
2009 Extraordinarily rich and powerful.
2010 More classical and structured.
2016 Described by the estate as perhaps its most successful vintage, combining precision, freshness, depth and powerful tannins.
The Investment Case
Montrose has long benefited from its reputation as one of Bordeaux's leading "Super Seconds": officially a Second Growth, but capable of producing wines that compete qualitatively with significantly more expensive estates. That perceived value gap can support demand, particularly in outstanding vintages. Its longevity also creates a substantial market for mature bottles with strong provenance.
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Sub-region
Saint-Estèphe
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