6 Ch Montelena Napa 2017 750 ml
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About this bottle
The 2017 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied red built for the long haul, from the winery that put Napa on the map at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. The nose carries blackberry, cassis, and dark cherry, while the palate turns rich and concentrated with blackberry, dark chocolate, and cedar layered over firm, well-integrated tannins. The finish lingers long after the tannins settle. This is a classic, structured Napa Cabernet built to improve with cellar time, aimed at collectors and anyone patient enough to let a serious bottle come into its own.
How to drink Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon
Decant it for 30 to 60 minutes if you're opening it now, the tannins are firm enough that a little air makes a real difference. It's a steak-and-red-meat wine before it's anything else, and it will keep improving for another decade or more in a proper cellar.
Specs
Cabernet Sauvignon
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Questions about this bottle
Should I decant this Cabernet before drinking it?
Yes, give it 30 to 60 minutes of air if you're opening it young; the tannins soften noticeably.
What makes Chateau Montelena notable?
It's the Napa winery whose 1973 Chardonnay famously won the 1976 'Judgment of Paris' blind tasting against top French wines, putting Napa Valley on the map internationally.
What food pairs well with this wine?
Red meat and aged cheeses match its tannin structure best, think grilled steak or a well-marbled roast.
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