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Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Wine Review

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

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Price: $142.00

Drink: 2012-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Chateau Montelena

Agent: Rogers & Company

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Vintages Wine Panel: Proving that the best Napa Cabs can be built to age, this firmly tannic number is impressive now yet will really shine after 3-6 years in a cellar. Aromas of cassis, cedar boughs, woodsmoke, rum-raisin syrup and roasted tomato. Dry, robustly juicy, and brought into perfect balance by powerful tannin structure. Full bodied with a very long, elegant finish. If you’re looking to try it sooner rather than later, decant and savour. My note: Classic California Cabernet. Cassis and blackberry with a good tannic grip. Decant 2 hours +.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: porterhouse steak grilled rare.

This Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 was reviewed on December 10, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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