We have a case of 1978 from Chateau Montrose, one of the leading Chateaus in Saint-Estèphe. Château Montrose, a Second Growth estate, spans approximately 95 hectares of vineyards planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The 1978 vintage was a bit of a sleeper but has proven itself to be resilient with excellent aging potential, reflecting the estate's commitment to traditional winemaking practices and meticulous attention to detail. Founded in the early 19th century, by 1978, Château Montrose had already established a reputation for producing wines of exceptional quality and longevity, leveraging the unique terroir of Saint-Estèphe, characterized by its gravelly soil, which is ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. The winemaking process at Montrose is distinguished by careful selection of grapes, traditional vinification methods, and aging in oak barrels, which for the 1978 vintage would have contributed to its structured tannins, complexity, and depth of flavor. As Gilman notes below, this is a sleeper vintage for Montrose and one of the best of the era, still full of life. These bottles are in excellent condition (pictured above), and it's a vintage of Montrose that is not to miss!
John Gilman 92 points! "The 1978 vintage is almost never mentioned when one speaks of the top vintages of Montrose from the decade of the 1970s, but I have been consistently impressed by this lovely wine. The deep, elegant and à point nose offers up a classic mélange of cassis, gravel, cigar ash, a touch of brick dust, fresh herb tones, hints of cinnamon and a fine framing of cedar. On the palate the wine is deep, fullish and complex, with a beautifully reserved profile that speaks profoundly of old school claret sensibilities. The wine shows off good mid-palate depth, bright acids, melting tannins and lovely length and grip on the focused and classy finish. A sleeper vintage of Montrose that is at its apogee, but shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. (Drink between 2017-2035)"
1978 Château Montrose
1978 Château Montrose
We have a case of 1978 from Chateau Montrose, one of the leading Chateaus in Saint-Estèphe. Château Montrose, a Second Growth estate, spans approximately 95 hectares of vineyards planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The 1978 vintage was a bit of a sleeper but has proven itself to be resilient with excellent aging potential, reflecting the estate's commitment to traditional winemaking practices and meticulous attention to detail. Founded in the early 19th century, by 1978, Château Montrose had already established a reputation for producing wines of exceptional quality and longevity, leveraging the unique terroir of Saint-Estèphe, characterized by its gravelly soil, which is ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. The winemaking process at Montrose is distinguished by careful selection of grapes, traditional vinification methods, and aging in oak barrels, which for the 1978 vintage would have contributed to its structured tannins, complexity, and depth of flavor. As Gilman notes below, this is a sleeper vintage for Montrose and one of the best of the era, still full of life. These bottles are in excellent condition (pictured above), and it's a vintage of Montrose that is not to miss!
John Gilman 92 points! "The 1978 vintage is almost never mentioned when one speaks of the top vintages of Montrose from the decade of the 1970s, but I have been consistently impressed by this lovely wine. The deep, elegant and à point nose offers up a classic mélange of cassis, gravel, cigar ash, a touch of brick dust, fresh herb tones, hints of cinnamon and a fine framing of cedar. On the palate the wine is deep, fullish and complex, with a beautifully reserved profile that speaks profoundly of old school claret sensibilities. The wine shows off good mid-palate depth, bright acids, melting tannins and lovely length and grip on the focused and classy finish. A sleeper vintage of Montrose that is at its apogee, but shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. (Drink between 2017-2035)"
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