La Dame de Montrose 2025, St Estèphe (2nd Wine Chateau Montrose)

IN BOND

DELIVERY 2028

Appellation - St Estèphe

Owner - Martin and Olivier Bouygues

82% of the blend - with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc.

Annual production – 450,000 bottles

TASTING NOTES

The 2025 La Dame de Montrose is matured in 15% new oak, lower than before and including some foudres and amphorae, and driven by the 82% Merlot. The nose offers red cherries and crushed strawberry fruit, iodine and violet aromas coming forth with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, slightly chalky, fine tension and a surfeit of freshness towards the finish. This will be wholly irresistible once in bottle and it will require minimal ageing to be enjoyed. Drinking Window
2029 - 2042
90/92
Neal Martin, vinous.com, May 2026