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Fine and Rare Collection
Chateau Montelena Description
Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The Montelena Estate opens with an elegant burst of perfectly ripe blackberry and cranberry sauce aromas, setting the stage for a beautifully layered experience. In its youth, the nose leans into vibrant fruit and earthy tones, accented by hints of black pepper and cedar, while gentle swirls of the glass reveal deeper notes of mint, cassis, and black cherry. On the palate, intensity takes center stage as firm, angular tannins interact with silky, bright fruit, creating a dynamic and engaging balance. The finish is long and ever-evolving, moving from coffee bean to vanilla, then dried blackberry, before gradually transforming into nuanced flavors of fresh walnut and dark chocolate. This expressive Napa Cabernet is a thrilling partner for grilled steaks, prime rib, braised short ribs, truffle dishes, or rich aged cheeses, making every meal feel bold, refined, and unforgettable.
Decanter: 98 Points
The Montelena Estate is a gorgeous wine in 2021, built of 94.1% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.9% Cabernet Franc, and 1.0% Petit Verdot, aged 22 months in 45% new French oak. It is super bright and wonderfully aromatic with gorgeous light brown spices, white pepper, and sagebrush. Medium-bodied with cranberry and huckleberry fruits, they have very ripe and powerful tannins with supreme granularity and a fine, pinpoint, pixelated texture. Fantastic, linear, and racy acidity brings this wine into focus. Tasted with winemaker Matt Crafton at Chateau Montelena, Crafton explained that 'the aromatic potential of the vintage leapt out.' For him, the challenge was to reflect the concentration and richness and keep the fresh aromatics. So he moved to very light toast barrels in this vintage.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
Winemaker Matt Crafton showed me a sample of the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate It reveals engaging floral nuances, intense red fruit notes and hints of cedar and vanilla. As yet, it's not quite as opulent as the 2019 but maybe a touch more elegant yet concentrated and boldly flavored.
Wine Advocate: 95-97 Points
Winemaker Matt Crafton showed me a sample of the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (Montelena didn't pick any red grapes in 2020) that he said represented, "kind of what I think the Cabernet Sauvignon portion will look like." It reveals engaging floral nuances, intense red fruit notes and hints of cedar and vanilla. As yet, it's not quite as opulent as the 2019 but maybe a touch more elegant yet concentrated and boldly flavored.
