{"product_id":"tertio-de-montrose-2016-saint-estephe-bordeaux-rouge","title":"Tertio de Montrose 2016 Saint Estephe Bordeaux Rouge","description":"\u003cp class=\"first-token\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eChâteau Montrose stands as one of the undisputed heavyweights of Saint-Estèphe, occupying a magnificent gravelly terroir right on the Gironde estuary. \u003cspan class=\"citation-69\"\u003eKnown historically for crafting powerful, intensely structured, and remarkably long-lived grand vins, the estate applies the exact same meticulous viticultural care and rigorous selection to its third wine, Tertio de Montrose (historically bottled under the label Le Saint-Estèphe de Château Montrose prior to this vintage).\u003c\/span\u003e This cuvée offers an incredible gateway into the estate's portfolio, sharing the pedigree and precision of the northern Médoc without requiring decades of patient cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_2aea8937d2131ac4-25\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-68\"\u003eThe 2016 Tertio de Montrose captures all the trademark freshness, balance, and classicism of a legendary Left Bank vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-67\"\u003eIn the glass, it presents a deep garnet hue and unfurls with an aromatic profile rich in fresh blackberries, blackcurrants, and fragrant red roses, complicated by underlying hints of sweet spices, graphite, and subtle toasted oak.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-66\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine strikes a seamless balance between a lush, generous core of dark fruit and the firm, fine-grained structure characteristic of Saint-Estèphe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_2aea8937d2131ac4-26\"\u003eNow reaching its tenth year, this 2016 is beautifully timed. \u003cspan class=\"citation-65\"\u003eThe decade-long maturation has allowed its assertive youthful tannins to melt into a supple, polished texture while retaining the vibrant acidity and freshness that define the vintage, meaning it is hitting its stride and entering its optimal peak drinking window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monsieur Touton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68272690069725,"sku":null,"price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/5318\/files\/tertiodemontroseestephe.png?v=1792856629","url":"https:\/\/taylorswineshop.com\/products\/tertio-de-montrose-2016-saint-estephe-bordeaux-rouge","provider":"Taylor's Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}