Domaine Montrose

Domaine Montrose is a Côtes de Thongue appellation French wine estate founded in the South of France in 1701.[1] It is named for its location on a volcano (mont) and the pink (rose) almond tree flowers that surround the vineyards.[2] The vineyard is 100 hectares (1 km2).[3]

Its typical red wine blend is 65% Grenache, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Syrah.[4] Its grand vin is Salamandre, of which only 7,000 bottles are produced per year; it is 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% syrah.[5]

Wine criticism

Wine Enthusiast rates the Domaine Montrose 2013 Rosé at 87 points.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Le Domaine Montrose". Domaine Montrose. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  2. ↑ "2016 Domaine Montrose Rose - Binny's Beverage Depot". Binnys.com. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  3. ↑ Official website
  4. ↑ "Domaine Montrose Côtes de Thongue". Wine-searcher.com. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  5. ↑ "Domaine Montrose Salamandre". Domaine-montrose.com. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  6. ↑ "Domaine Montrose 2013 Rosé (Côtes de Thongue)". Winemag.com. Retrieved 9 December 2017.

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