| Classification | Second Growth |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Saint-Estèphe |
| Owned By | Martin and Olivier Bouygues |
| Operated By | Hervé Berland |
| Second Wine | Le Dame de Montrose |
| Annual production | 13,000 – 16,000 cases approximately |
| Typical blend | 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot |
| Status | Investment-grade |
| About | Montrose produces classic, towering wines that are considered the paradigm of its appellation. It is often referred to as ‘the Latour of Saint-Estèphe’. |
| Vintage | Critic | Score | First Liv-ex Price Listed (£) | Highest Price Listed (£) | Lowest Price Listed (£) | Drinking window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | J Suckling | 94 – 95 | 764 | 1,050 | 760 | – |
| 2013 | R Parker | 87 – 89 | 575 | 620 | 426 | 2014 – 2024 |
| 2012 | R Parker | 92+ | 598 | 640 | 472 | 2022 – 2048 |
| 2011 | R Parker | 89+ | 690 | 742 | 450 | – |
| 2010 | R Parker | 100 | 1,528 | 2,090 | 1,311 | – |
| 2009 | R Parker | 100 | 1,285 | 2,400 | 1,270 | 2019 – 2069 |
| 2008 | R Parker | 95 | 495 | 940 | 486 | 2016 – 2036 |
| 2007 | R Parker | 91 | 445 | 695 | 340 | 2010 – 2025 |
| 2006 | R Parker | 94+- | 465 | 790 | 418 | 2012 – 2037 |
| 2005 | R Parker | 94+ | 660 | 1,250 | 615 | 2025 – 2035 |
Source: Liv-ex – Market price at 18.09.17
| Denotes wines inside drinking window. |
The Liv-ex Market Price: The prices quoted above are the Liv-ex published Market Price at the date noted. This is based on the cheapest 6 and 12-pack prices advertised by leading merchants in the EU.