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Château Montrose

Château Montrose, a Second Growth Bordeaux, acquired its name in 1778, when Etienne-Theodore Dumoulin bought 200 acres in St.-Estèphe. The site, an elevated ridge, was covered in blooming heather and it inspired its new owner to name it “mount rose,” or Montrose. In the 19th century the estate was bought by the owner of Cos d’Estournel, who eventually sold it to his son-in-law, Louis Charmolue. In 2006 the Charmolue family sold the estate to brothers Martin and Olivier Bouygues, French industrialists with major businesses in construction, telecommunications and media. The Bouygues family brought in key new personnel, most recently Hervé Berland, Chief Executive Officer since 2012. Mélissa Bouygues, wife of Martin Bouygues, is Chairwoman. Since 2006 the new owners have spent lavishly on modernizing the winemaking facilities, completing a state-of-the-art winemaking center that includes solar panels and other energy efficient systems. Montrose has 240 vineyard acres planted to 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Wine Advocate rated the 2009 and 2010 vintages at 100 pts, with Robert M. Parker Jr. calling the 2010 “a fabulous wine.”

1978 Château Montrose

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1979 Château Montrose

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1981 Château Montrose

Lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; base neck fill; light label condition issue

1981 Château Montrose

Light capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; base neck fill; light label condition issue

1981 Château Montrose

Top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

1982 Château Montrose

Light capsule condition issue; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  96   
JR  19   
CT  92.9   
RP  92   
MB  ***/**   

1986 Château Montrose

Light capsule condition issue; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  95   
RP  91   
JR  17.5   
MB  ****   
2 available
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1989 Château Montrose

375ml

Light label condition issue

RP  100   
JS  99   
WS  96   
CT  94.8   
JR  18   
DE  ****   
8 available
Bid *

1989 Château Montrose

375ml

Light capsule condition issue

RP  100   
JS  99   
WS  96   
CT  94.8   
JR  18   
DE  ****   
4 available
Bid *

1989 Château Montrose

375ml

RP  100   
JS  99   
WS  96   
CT  94.8   
JR  18   
DE  ****   
2 available
Bid *

1989 Château Montrose

375ml

Very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

RP  100   
JS  99   
WS  96   
CT  94.8   
JR  18   
DE  ****   

1989 Château Montrose

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  100   
JS  99   
WS  96   
CT  94.8   
JR  18   
DE  ****   
2 available
Bid *

1989 Château Montrose

Light capsule condition issue; base neck fill; light label condition issue

RP  100   
JS  99   
WS  96   
CT  94.8   
JR  18   
DE  ****   

1990 Château Montrose

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

RP  100   
ST  95   
WS  94   
JR  17.5   
2 available
Bid

2014 Château Montrose

6-bottle Lot, Wood Case

WA  96   
VN  96   
WS  95   
CT  93.5   
2 available
Bid *