Richard Hemming MW (Jancis Robinson) likes this wine for its classic Loire Chenin Blanc traits. The grapes are sourced from Montbenault in Anjou, near Richard Leroy's vineyards. He was impressed by the honeycomb and crushed apple aromas.
Annual production of 5000, basically only sold in France and this wine has received positive feedback for its elegance, lively palate, and potential for aging.
WINE REGION
France
Loire Valley
DETAILS
Château Montrose is a winery in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. The wine produced here was classified as one of fourteen Deuxièmes Crus (Second Growths) in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.
Olivier Lejeune established his winery in Anjou after ten years at Felton Road in New Zealand. In 2017, he met Mark Angeli and acquired vineyards from Richard Leroy. He revitalized a 3-hectare plot, bringing new life to the vines. His dedication is evident in every bottle of Olivier Lejeune Clos Des Plantes.