Description
Vintage 2015
Main characteristics of the vintage
2015 started with a colder winter than in previous years. The start of the season, mild and quite
sunny, favoured early bud burst. Quick and uniform flowering took place at the start of June
thanks to the exceptional climatic conditions. June and July were dry, marked by water stress
leading to a clear slow-down in the development of the vine.
Véraison took place early and in a very uniform way between 21 July and 10 August.
The showers in September gave us the measure, once again, of the qualities of our terroir:
drainage was perfect, and the Cabernet Sauvignon on the plateau bordering the estuary
benefited from a very beneficial drying wind.
Harvest started from 15 September with an increased team of pickers and continued at a
sustained pace until 8 October when picking finished.
The grapes were of very good quality, and we further strengthened our ultra-precise plot
selection, which sometimes involved several passes through a plot in the search for optimum
ripeness.
In the cellar, the reception line allowed for precision work: 3 sorting tables for bunches preceded
double sorting of the berries, optical then by hand.
The vinification, respectful of the identity of our terroir, was tailor-made in tanks of sizes adapted
to each of the 55 batches that make up our blending palette. To these were added 7 batches
resulting from the precision work carried out at the press.
At the time of blending, the richness of the batches allowed us to be extremely precise in the
selection for the grand vin, the most drastic in 15 years.
The first tastings put this vintage among the great years of Château Montrose.
Period of harvest
15 September to 8 October
Blending
Cabernet Sauvignon : 55 % Merlot : 41 %, Petit Verdot : 4 %
Tasting notes
An intense deep red colour, the second selection of Château Montrose is marked by the terroir:
a powerful and expressive nose with complex aromas of black fruit, fine oak, toasty and smoky.
The attack on the palate is rich and full. The mid palate, round and completely in harmony,
reveals supple and silky tannins. Good length, with aromas of very ripe fruit on the finish.
This wine can be enjoyed in its youth while offering good potential for ageing.
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