Château Montrose 2025 - France - En Primeur
Château Montrose 2025 is a monumental expression of Saint-Estèphe, reaffirming the estate’s position among Bordeaux’s greatest wines. Widely regarded as one of the standout releases of the 2025 vintage, it combines extraordinary concentration, precision, and freshness with the power and longevity for which Montrose is renowned.
The nose is intensely aromatic and complex, revealing layers of blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry, and cassis, intertwined with graphite, cedar, violet, cigar box, and crushed stone. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet remarkably poised, with immense depth and perfectly integrated tannins. The fruit is dense and pure, supported by vibrant acidity that brings energy and definition. The structure is powerful but seamless, leading to an exceptionally long, mineral-driven finish marked by remarkable clarity and finesse.
Payment Terms (En Primeur)
Total Estimated Payment: $285.55
First Payment: $217.56
Payable at the time of order to secure allocation and confirm reservation.
Second Estimated Payment: $67.99
Payable prior to delivery, once the wine is ready to be shipped from Europe.
An email notification will be sent to request the second payment.
Rating
Yves Beck 100 | Jean-Marc Quarin 99 | Alexandre Ma 99–100 | Vinum 99 | Wine Advocate 98–100 | Neal Martin 98–100 | Jeff Leve 98–100 | The Drinks Business 98–100 | Decanter 97 | Jeb Dunnuck 97–100 | Le Figaro 97–99 | James Suckling 97–98 | Lisa Perrotti-Brown 97–99 | Bettane & Desseauve 96–97 | Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 95–97 | Jancis Robinson 18/20
Drinking Window: 2033–2070+
Delivery
Currently ageing in barrel. Final delivery is typically scheduled approximately 24 months after purchase, upon bottling, release, and arrival into New Zealand.
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