The 2015 La Dame de Montrose, the elegant second wine of Château Montrose, offers a compelling expression of Saint-Estèphe with both pedigree and approachability. The estate itself dates back to 1815, when it was founded by Étienne Théodore Dumoulin on gravelly rises overlooking the Gironde estuary—an ideal terroir that would eventually earn Montrose its classification as a Second Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. Over the decades, Château Montrose has built a reputation for producing structured, long-lived wines, and in more recent years, under the ownership of the Bouygues family, the estate has embraced a meticulous, sustainability-driven approach to viticulture and winemaking. The current technical team, led by experienced estate director Hervé Berland (formerly of Château Mouton Rothschild), focuses on precision and balance, ensuring that even the second wine reflects the estate’s grand vin philosophy. La Dame de Montrose is crafted primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, depending on the vintage. The 2015 vintage—widely regarded as exceptional across Bordeaux—allowed for optimal ripeness and concentration, resulting in a wine that is both plush and structured. Compared to the grand vin, La Dame emphasizes earlier-drinking charm, showcasing ripe dark fruit, cassis, and plum layered with notes of graphite, cedar, and subtle spice. The tannins are refined yet present, offering enough backbone for mid-term aging while remaining accessible in its youth. This wine captures the essence of Saint-Estèphe’s power and depth, while delivering a polished, approachable style that makes it an excellent introduction to one of Bordeaux’s most respected estates.

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