Winery Story
Château Montrose
What happens when one of Bordeaux’s most storied estates dares to defy expectations?
Some Like It Hot
“Montrose has a reputation for making great wines in hot vintages,” says Château Montrose’s new CEO, Pierre Graffeuille. “But it also makes excellent wine in cooler years.” We tested the theory by tasting twenty-two vintages of Montrose going back to 1893, divided into two flights: the warm/dry years and the cool/wet years. Along with Pierre,...
Winery Information
Region: France, Bordeaux, Saint-Estèphe
Address: 3 Grand Vignolles, 33180 Saint-Estèphe, France
Open for Tastings: No
Major Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vineyard Size: 235 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: No
Vineyard Sustainability: Certified Organic
Year Established: 1815
Owner: The Bouygues Family
Winemaker: Vincent Decup
Website: https://www.chateau-montrose.com
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Published: April 2025