{"product_id":"chateau-montrose-2009","title":"2009 Chateau Montrose","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2009 Chateau Montrose, Saint-Estephe, France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMain characteristics of the vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEpisodes of regular rain and warm temperature characterize the first six months of the year 2009. Nevertheless, the key-phases of the vine’s growing cycle (blossoming and setting of the vine) developed in excellent conditions. This year again, the unique soil of Montrose helped us fight against the parasitic disease, gratefully to the draining gravelly soil along with the oceanic air that sweeps and dries away the vineyard.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe summer settled a hot and dry weather until the early fall, allowing the berry to gain volume and change colour. That authorized us to be patient with confidence and serenity for the grape to reach optimal maturity.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur obsession was to find the balance so fragile between the perfect maturity of the berries (sugar, tannin) and the freshness of the juice extended by an acidity that we controlled daily. All these factors foreshadowed an exceptional vintage of grand quality.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tasting of the juice, then of the wine, rapidly convinced us of the extraordinary quality the vintage 2009 was reserving us. It is also important to stress on the homogeneous and valuable soil of Montrose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeriod of harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeptember 17th – October 5th\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCabernet-Sauvignon: 65 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMerlot: 29 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCabernet franc: 5 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePetit Verdot: 1 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeep and dense, dark colour with dark ruby tints.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nose is complex with morello, core of cherry and blackberry. It delivers notes of citron and spices (saffron).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAromas of redcurrant, cassis, morello, cocoa and liquorice develop on the palate.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSupple and long-lasting finish on neat, coated and very precise tannins.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eComplex, balanced and harmonious wine. The tasting reveals very homogeneous, soft and silky. Incredibly long finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2009 Chateau Montrose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Montrose","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40823523508416,"sku":"MON-B09-750","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/4310\/4704\/products\/2009-chateau-montrose-angry-wine-merchant-1.png?v=1652561516","url":"https:\/\/angrywinemerchant.com\/products\/chateau-montrose-2009","provider":"Angry Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}