Saint-Estèphe – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com Wine Experience Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:31:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://test.vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-White-100x100.png Saint-Estèphe – Vinumlector https://test.vinumlector.com 32 32 La Dame de Montrose Saint-Estèphe AOC (Château Montrose GCC 2nd wine) https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/la-dame-de-montrose-saint-estephe-aoc-chateau-montrose-gcc-2nd-wine/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:30:45 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10617
The history of Montrose, written in two centuries by three families of owners, is depositary of their spirit, marked by their quest of excellence and legendary vintages. Pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and wise managers, all these families knew how to work and valorise this unique terroir. The estate owes them the foundation on which Montrose builds its image today and its unique place in the world of exceptional wines.
Made from the same vineyard and with the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin, La Dame de Montrose, from a second selection, is a predominantly Merlot wine, supple and silky. Its pronounced red fruit aromas offer another expression of the terroir in a style all its own.
A reliable wine that expresses its maturity more quickly, this wine was created in 1983 in homage to Yvonne Charmolüe, who managed Château Montrose alone from 1944 to 1960. With production varying from year to year, this wine is aged for 12 months in 30% new barrels and represents on average 40 to 45% of the total production of the Montrose vineyard.
For more info, visit Château Montrose website. VARIETALS 49% Merlot, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2017 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
The colour is on a deep red.

NOSE
The very expressive nose is slightly woody, dominated by black fruits (blueberry, blackberry and black cherry). It also reveals subtle notes of cedar and tobacco leaves.

PALATE
Tension and length in mouth are combined with a good balance. Tannins are precise and silky. The aromas purity brings finesse and elegance.

AGEING
Aged for 12 months in 30% new barrels.

PAIRING
The tension and savory undertones make it an excellent match for roast lamb, prime rib beef, venison, rich stews, or hard cheeses.

RATINGS

94pts

92pts 

92pts

92pts

4.1

]]> Château Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-lilian-ladouys-saint-estephe-cru-bourgeois-exceptionnel/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:29:16 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10503 Château Lilian Ladouys website. VARIETALS 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2018 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Dense ruby/purple colour.

NOSE
Intense red and black fruits – raspberry, cherry, and blackberry – mingled with cedar, mint, and violet notes.

PALATE
Château Lilian Ladouys always reveals a rich and crisp structure with ripe tannins and refined oak which melts into an explosion of fruit. It has the opulence and length of a Saint-Estèphe fine wine.

AGEING
15 months in French oak barrels (40% new).

PAIRING
Best served with classic meat dishes like roast beef, grilled lamb chops, venison, or wild boar stew.

RATINGS

94pts

94pts

93pts

92pts 

4

]]> Château Clauzet Saint-Estèphe AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-clauzet-saint-estephe-aoc/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:29:16 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10501 Saint-Estèphe appellation in the Médoc. While 2013 was a challenging vintage for red Bordeaux across the board, critics generally describe Clauzet 2013 as a successful, mid-weight wine with the firm structure typical of its region. The 2017 vintage is particularly notable as it was the final one produced under the 20-year ownership of Baron Velge before the estate was sold to Jacky Lorenzetti  and the integration of Château Clauzet within the structure of Château La Haye. VARIETALS 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2013 - Download Tasting Note 2017 - Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Bright ruby with garnet hints.

NOSE
Floral and fragrant with notes of violet, cassis, sloe, and ripe blackcurrant.

PALATE
Medium weight with firm and fine-grain tannins and a crunchy fruit character. Smooth finish with mellow oak interation and good length.

AGEING
Matured in oak barrels (roughly 45-50% new) for 12 to 14 months.

PAIRING
Hearty red meats such as beef and venison.

RATINGS

3.9

]]> Château Tour de Pez, Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-tour-de-pez-saint-estephe-cru-bourgeois/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:28:52 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10467 Château Tour de Pez website. VARIETALS 66% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2018 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Deep ruby red.

NOSE
Aromas of fresh red fruit prevail, thanks to a dominant proportion of Merlot.

PALATE
Delicately full and round in the mouth with tannins of great finesse that confer charm and grace. The balance is impeccable in this wine of pure pleasure that reveals a delightfully juicy and superbly silky finish.

AGEING
The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 12 to 18 months, with approximately 33% to 40% new oak, depending on the lot.

PAIRING
Best paired with savory meats and earthy ingredients that can stand up to its medium-to-full body.

RATINGS

90pts

91pts

4

]]> Tertio de Montrose Saint-Estèphe AOC (Château Montrose GCC 3rd wine) https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/tertio-de-montrose-saint-estephe-aoc-chateau-montrose-gcc-3rd-wine/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:44 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10368
The history of Montrose, written in two centuries by three families of owners, is depositary of their spirit, marked by their quest of excellence and legendary vintages. Pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and wise managers, all these families knew how to work and valorise this unique terroir. The estate owes them the foundation on which Montrose builds its image today and its unique place in the world of exceptional wines. Third blend made from batches of the younger vines and the lees wines, Tertio de Montrose, is produced on the exceptional terroir of Château Montrose and vinified by its teams. Named Saint-Estèphe de Montrose when created in 2008, it was renamed Tertio de Montrose in 2016. Aged for 12 months, for which 15% in new barrels, this wine is made with the same quality requirements as the Grand Vin and La Dame de Montrose selections. Typical of the Bordeaux blends, this wine can be enjoyed in its early years.
For more info, visit Château Montrose website. VARIETALS 67% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2017 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
The colour is a beautiful cherry red.

NOSE
The nose reveals elegant aromas of red fruit accompanied by some spicy and lightly smoky notes.

PALATE
The attack, full and round, reveals beautiful freshness on the palate.

AGEING
12 months, of which 15% in new barrels.

PAIRING
Best served with roasted, braised or grilled meats like steak, veal, pork, beef and game. St. Estèphe is also good with both hard and soft cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Ready to drink now, it will keep well for 3 to 5 more years.

RATINGS

4

]]> Château Montrose Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-montrose-saint-estephe-grand-cru-classe-aoc/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:44 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10369
The history of Montrose, written in two centuries by three families of owners, is depositary of their spirit, marked by their quest of excellence and legendary vintages. Pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and wise managers, all these families knew how to work and valorise this unique terroir. The estate owes them the foundation on which Montrose builds its image today and its unique place in the world of exceptional wines. The result of rigorous selection at each stage of production, in both the vineyard and the winery, this great, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon wine is typical of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Structured and tannic but with all the elegance and refinement of a Grand Cru Classé, with time it develops a delicate and complex bouquet. Climatic conditions for the 2013 vintage were generally more difficult than in other years, highlighting the importance of the Montrose terroir and microclimate. St-Estèphe escaped the torrential rain at harvest that plagued most of the Medoc and the resulting wines are incredible. An unusual blend as it has no Cabernet Franc ain this vintage.
For more info, visit Château Montrose website. VARIETALS 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot VINTAGE 2013 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Attractive, clear and glittering ruby colour.

NOSE
The nose is very fresh and minty, marked by raspberry aromas along with toasted notes and a touch of caramel.

PALATE
From a clean and bright attack, the straight palate shows balance in the middle, with good grip revealing liquorice notes. The tannins are silky and elegant.

AGEING
18 months in French oak barrels, 60% new.

PAIRING
Ideal with braised meats, entrecôtes, steak with black truffle, rib eye steak, leg of lamb, duck confit or with hard cheeses.

RATINGS

92pts

92pts

16.5+

4.2

]]> Château Phélan Ségur Saint-Estèphe AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-phelan-segur-saint-estephe-aoc/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:27:11 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=10300 Château Phélan Ségur website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot VINTAGE 2013 - Download Tasting Note 2017 - Download Tasting Note 2021 - Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Beautiful, intense ruby red colour.

NOSE
Complex nose combining notes of fruit (strawberry, blackcurrant) and barrel-aging (vanilla, toast).

PALATE
Very good structure with tannins that give consistency to the wine and provide a perfect accompaniment to the evolution of the flavours. Acidity brings freshness and strengthens the astringency on the finish. Plenty of substance in the finish with good tannic and aromatic length.

AGEING
Matured for 14 to 18 months in French oak barrels.

PAIRING
Pairs excellently with roast beef, venison, lamb, and hearty stews like hare stew. It also complements mushroom-based dishes (e.g., veal with chanterelles) or Korean BBQ.

RATINGS

90pts

90pts

3.9

]]> Château Segur de Cabanac, Saint-Estèphe AOC https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-segur-de-cabanac-saint-estephe-aoc/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:30:55 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8696 Château Segur de Cabanac website. VARIETALS 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot VINTAGE 2017 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Dense and serious with a deep garnet color.

NOSE
It leads with aromas of cassis, violets, and red fruits, opening up to rustic complexities like tobacco, cedar oak, mocha, and graphite.

PALATE
It features firm, concentrated tannins balanced by a lively and fresh acidity, very reflective of the traditional and robust Saint-Estèphe style.

AGEING
14-16 months in French oak (30% new).

PAIRING
Best served with meat, from roasted to
grilled dishes.

RATINGS

90pts

4.1

]]> Le Saint-Estèphe de Montrose Saint-Estèphe AOC (Château Montrose GCC 3rd wine) https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/le-saint-estephe-de-montrose-saint-estephe-aoc-chateau-montrose-gcc-3rd-wine/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:04:28 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8691
The history of Montrose, written in two centuries by three families of owners, is depositary of their spirit, marked by their quest of excellence and legendary vintages. Pioneers in the Médoc, visionary builders and wise managers, all these families knew how to work and valorise this unique terroir. The estate owes them the foundation on which Montrose builds its image today and its unique place in the world of exceptional wines. Produced on the exceptional terroir of Château Montrose and made in the château’s winery, Saint Estèphe de Montrose is the estate’s third wine and a traditional blend of classic Bordeaux grape varieties. Previously available only to the estate’s owners and employees, it uses wines from younger vines and lees wines.
For more info, visit Château Montrose website. VARIETALS 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2014 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Clear and bright ruby colour.

NOSE
The nose is slightly oaky, with notes of brioche, toast and cedarwood.

PALATE
From a clean attack, the mid-palate shows great balance between freshness and fruit, together with good acidity.

AGEING
12 months in French new oak barrels.

PAIRING
Best served with roasted, braised or grilled meats like steak, veal, pork, beef and game. St. Estèphe is also good with both hard and soft cheese.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Ready to drink now, it will keep well for 3 to 5 more years.

RATINGS

3.8

]]> Château Laffitte Carcasset Saint-Estèphe Cru Bourgeois https://test.vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-estephe/chateau-laffitte-carcasset-saint-estephe-cru-bourgeois/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:35:37 +0000 https://test.vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=8689 Château Laffitte Carcasset website. VARIETALS 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2017 Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%

APPEARANCE
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored.

NOSE
First impression in the glass, the wine leads with concentrated blackcurrant and notes of violet florals and a cedar touch.

PALATE
Properly structured as befits a wine from Saint-Estèphe, this also has great black fruits, ripe and already pushing forward.

AGEING
The wine is aged for 12 months in oak barrels, 45% of which are new.

PAIRING
Best served with all types of classic meat dishes, from veal and pork, to roast chicken and grilled dishes.

READINESS FOR DRINKING
Drink now or throughout 2034.

RATINGS

91pts

90pts

90pts

4.1

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