2003 Chateau Montrose

2003 年的 Château Montrose 帶著典型的聖艾斯泰夫風格：濃郁飽滿、結構紮實但富有優雅。當年雖遇高溫，但酒莊坐落的砂礫覆蓋黏土的梯田提供了天然的排水與深層蓄水，讓果實保有鮮明的活力。聞起來有黑莓、黑加侖與藍莓的深色果香，逐漸轉為可可、摩卡、甘草與些許煙草、香木與礦物氣息。口感豐滿且層次分明：黑色果實與巧克力感厚實，單寧強而細緻，質地柔順如天鵝絨，酸度支撐整體架構，使收尾悠長且清爽。酒廠對葡萄分級採摘、在酒窖細緻控溫發酵並以橡木桶熟成約十八個月，整體釀造精緻、耐放。建議醒酒一小時，搭配烤牛肉、羊肉或濃郁硬奶酪最能襯托它的厚實與細膩。

2003 Château Montrose is a classic Saint-Estèphe expression — a dense, full-bodied Grand Cru with power, depth and refinement. The vintage produced ripe, concentrated fruit but Montrose’s gravelly terraces and deep clay subsoil preserved a surprising freshness and lift. The bouquet unfurls layers of ripe dark berries, blueberries and mulberries, moving into cassis, cocoa and mocha with hints of tobacco, cedar, licorice and saline/earthy notes. On the palate it is opulent yet structured: plush dark fruit and chocolatey notes are supported by firm, polished tannins and a lively thread of acidity. Aged in oak for about 18 months, this wine shows an impressive length and the balance to age gracefully. Producer-led selection in both vineyard and cellar, careful harvest (11–26 September) and extended élevage deliver a wine that is voluptuous now but with long-term potential. Ideal with roasted or grilled red meats, game and mature cheeses; decant for an hour to reveal the aromatic layers.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 12.5 - 13.2%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, blackcurrant/cassis, blueberry, mulberry, dark chocolate / cocoa, mocha, licorice, tobacco & cedar, spice, scorched earth, velvety tannins, long finish, fresh brightness
• Food Matching: Rare roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, Ribeye steak with red wine sauce, Roast or braised lamb (Shepherd's pie), Grilled venison or game, Mature Cheddar or aged hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 62%, Merlot : 34%, Cabernet Franc : 3%, Petit Verdot : 1%,

Winery

Montrose 是一座二級列級酒莊，擁有少見的連綿 95 公頃園地，莊園、酒窖與附屬建築環環相連，使管理與分地照看得以極為細緻。這裡的砂礫覆層與黏土下層在潮汐河口排水的助力下，形成深層蓄水與良好排水的精華地塊。酒莊向來重視田間分級採收與窖中嚴格篩選，傳統橡木熟成帶出其力量與優雅。現由 Martin 與 Olivier Bouygues 所有與管理。

Château Montrose is a 2ème Grand Cru Classé with a remarkable, contiguous 95-hectare estate surrounding the château and cellars. Long-standing attention to parcel monitoring, rigorous selection in the vineyard and cellar, and classic oak ageing define its style. The terroir — gravel and sand over clay with excellent natural drainage toward the estuary — produces powerful yet refined wines. Ownership today is by Martin and Olivier Bouygues.