reflecting the new owners’ determination to perpetuate the quality of the wine and make Chateau Montrose a model of skilled winemaking and sustainable development
5% Petite Sira from our select eastern-facing Napa Valley vineyards
who increased the Merlot ratio and modernized the winery
despite entering its drinking window
Chateau Grand Mayne Vintage:2017 reflecting the new owners’ determinationPRE ORDER 2017 V 92 The 2017 is described as a "lighter" but very refined style of Grand Mayne compared to earlier, heavier, or more recent, more powerful vintages. 2018 V 94 Intense blackberry, cherry, crushed stone, licorice, and violet notes. Medium to full bodied, with high quality, chewy tannins and bright acidity. 2020 WA 93 95 Concentrated, refined, and aromatic, with "dark red cherry, plum, spice, new leather, cedar, and mocha". 2021 D 93