2019 Chateau Montelena "Estate" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
99DC
96RP
96VN
$184.95
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Decanter
Reviewed September 2022Bright red-toned fruits and dried wild herb notes are tethered to rich cedar spices. Well-endowed with impressive depth and concentration, particularly evident in the mid-palate which is weighted by crushed stones and earthen minerality. Elongated tannins are crisp while acids are firm and tangy. Those capable
of looking past its upfront approachability will be rewarded with patience as this wine will evolve and shine over the next four decades. (JC)
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Professional Reviews
96
Wine Advocate
I tasted the soon-to-be-released 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate from two bottles, one freshly opened and one that had been opened the day before. Both were clearly outstanding, with the freshly opened bottle being just a bit tighter and less luxuriously textured but obviously packed with potential. Mixed currants and cherries appear on the nose, joined by hints of dark chocolate, while the palate is medium to full-bodied, rich, expansive and velvety, with a lingering, mouthwatering finish. (JC) 96+
96
Vinous
The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is heady and quite extroverted, especially compared with the 2018 tasted alongside it. Readers will have a very hard time keeping their hands off this jewel of a wine. Silky, plush tannins wrap around a core of dark fruit, chocolate, lavender, spice and leather. The combination of a generous, opulent style with the classically-leaning Montelena style makes for a hugely appealing Cabernet to drink over the next two decades or more. (AG)
Notes
The 2019 Estate Cabernet from Montelena is made up of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Petit Verdot and 0.5% Cabernet Franc. It was aged in 100% French oak barrels (40% new) for 22 months.
Details
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Alcohol Content | 14.1% |
| SKU | 1703116 |