Château Montrose, Second Growth winery in Saint-Estèphe, France
Château Montrose is a winery in Saint-Estèphe covering about 95 hectares of gravelly soil, where Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot dominate the vineyard landscape. The property sits near the Gironde estuary, allowing its specific soil composition and location to shape the character of its wines.
The land was once a hunting ground called La Lande de l'Escargeon until Etienne Theodore Dumoulin saw its potential for wine growing in 1778 and transformed it into an estate. That moment marked the beginning of its journey as a major wine producer.
The estate's name reflects how local sailors once described the landscape, noticing the pink-tinted hillsides covered with blooming heather and calling it Mont Rose. This connection to the region's maritime past remains woven into how the place is experienced and understood today.
Visitors can watch the wine production process from harvest to barrel aging during guided tours, followed by professional tastings arranged in advance. It is best to contact ahead to arrange a visit and find out when tours are available.
The estate produces three distinct wine lines that reflect different quality levels and expressions of the same terroir. Each label offers a different experience of what the land can produce.
Location: Saint-Estèphe
Website: https://chateau-montrose.com
GPS coordinates: 45.24634,-0.76182
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03
The wine estates of Bordeaux spread across the Gironde department and produce wines under more than 60 appellations. The châteaux combine winemaking traditions with modern cellar techniques. Many properties open their doors to visitors, offering tours of vineyards, fermentation rooms, and barrel cellars. The grand estates of the Médoc, such as Château Margaux, Château Latour, or Château Mouton Rothschild, rank among the most recognized addresses in the region. In Saint-Émilion, châteaux cluster around the medieval village. The Entre-deux-Mers area features numerous smaller family operations. Wine routes traverse landscapes of vine rows and historic buildings. The architecture of the châteaux ranges from medieval fortresses to 18th and 19th-century residences. Some estates have commissioned contemporary cellars from architects like Norman Foster or Jean Nouvel. Tasting rooms allow visitors to sample different vintages and blends. Many domains also organize oenology workshops and receptions in their vineyards.
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