Chateau Montrose 2013 (1x75cl)

Saint-Estèphe sits on gravel and clay soils that usually push Cabernet Sauvignon towards a firmer, more savoury style than its Médoc neighbours. Montrose is one of the commune's well-known names, and wines like this typically need a decent decant or a few more years to fully open up.

A solid pick for a dinner where the main course can stand up to a structured red, or as a gift for someone who already knows their Bordeaux.

Tasting notes

Saint-Estèphe reds from this kind of vintage typically show blackcurrant and dark plum, with cedar, tobacco and a firm, savoury tannic grip.