Dame de Montrose - Saint-Estèphe 2024
Château Montrose, the revelation of a unique terroir
Martin and Olivier Bouygues acquired Château Montrose in 2006. Like ambassadors, they seek to reveal, accompany, and respect this unique terroir, spanning over 90 hectares in one contiguous plot, ideally located on the banks of the Gironde estuary. 2022 marks the beginning of a new chapter for the estate. Pierre Graffeuille, former CEO of Domaines Delon, is appointed as the General Manager of SCDM Domaines de la Familles Bouygues and continues the development of the properties managed over the past decade by Hervé Berland.
La Dame de Montrose - reliable quality, lasting enjoyment
La Dame de Montrose was created in 1983 as a tribute to Yvonne Charmolüe, who single-handedly managed Château Montrose from 1944 to 1960. Elaborated from the same vineyard and with the same rigor as the Grand Vin, La Dame de Montrose, derived from a second selection, is a predominantly Merlot wine that is supple and silky.
La Dame de Montrose is a reliable value from Saint-Estèphe that reaches its maturity sooner. Its pronounced red fruit aromas represent another expression of the terroir in a style of its own, dense but accessible, seductive but distinguished.
The 2024 vintage: Return to the origins of the terroir
“Marked by the oceanic influence, the 2024 vintage is shaped by the challenges of the climate, polished by commitment, responsiveness and expertise.
The harmonious Dame, who captivates with her clarity.”
Charlotte Bouygues, Chairman.
Tasting notes:
La Dame de Montrose, with a strong Merlot dominance, expresses itself in elegance, indulgence, and sensuality. Its airy nose reveals aromas of peony and blackcurrant, with vibrant and dazzling fruit. On the palate, a sensation of freshness and tension is accompanied by great finesse. La Dame combines lightness, precision, and refinement, in a harmony of striking clarity.