| NAME |
DAME DE MONTROSE (La) |
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| PROPRIETOR |
Jean-Louis Charmolüe |
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| APPELLATION |
St-Estèphe, 2nd wine |
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| VINEYARD |
68 hectares |
| VARIETALS |
Planted at Montrose
65% Cabernet Sauvignon
25% Merlot
10% Cabernet Franc |
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| PRODUCTION |
5000-6000 cs (2nd wine) |
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| VINIFICATION |
Traditionally vinified in stainless steel and wood vats. The malolactic fermentation is done in stainless steel vats. The cuvaison lasts 12 months in French oak barrels (with 10% of new oak). No filtering. |
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| MARKET NOTE |
La Dame de Montrose often represents outstanding value, example in the 2003 vintage. However, its relatively small production makes it harder to find. |
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High Resolution
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