Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3151 ratings
9.337 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Mike Saviage

Dark scarlet to the rim. Nice nose. Notes of black fruit, cedar, some rhubarb and a hint of menthol. Nicely balanced in the mouth. Great wine with grilled ribeyes by the lake in the mountains.

Dark scarlet to the rim. Nice nose. Notes of black fruit, cedar, some rhubarb and a hint of menthol. Nicely balanced in the mouth. Great wine with grilled ribeyes by the lake in the mountains.

Jul 5th, 2020
Matt Nason

Anise, with cocoa nibs and black cherries, drinking like a gem, beautiful soft elegant finish.

Anise, with cocoa nibs and black cherries, drinking like a gem, beautiful soft elegant finish.

Dec 27th, 2019
Mike Saviage

Tawny red with nice deep core. Great aged Cal Cab nose. Notes of plums, mocha, black fruit, a little wood and some dry earth. Nicely balanced in the mouth. Round with dusty tannins. Liked this.

Tawny red with nice deep core. Great aged Cal Cab nose. Notes of plums, mocha, black fruit, a little wood and some dry earth. Nicely balanced in the mouth. Round with dusty tannins. Liked this.

Sep 16th, 2019
Ron R
9.6

Ethereal. Notes of Asian spice and cedar. Unicorn vintage. A wine for the ages.

Ethereal. Notes of Asian spice and cedar. Unicorn vintage. A wine for the ages.

Apr 28th, 2018
Alexandre Calvi

Nuf said, super fresh and just ripe e black plums, Cherry 🍒 and sweet tannins soft black sky spices. #unforgettable

Nuf said, super fresh and just ripe e black plums, Cherry 🍒 and sweet tannins soft black sky spices. #unforgettable

Apr 4th, 2018
Sean Genn

Holding up well but not as good as some of the bottles I've had of 97 in the past. Drink em if you got em

Holding up well but not as good as some of the bottles I've had of 97 in the past. Drink em if you got em

Jan 21st, 2018
Corey Zamora, CSW

This was fantastic. Still very youthful, bright acidity, dried red and black fruit but nothing bruised. This could lay down for another 5 years easily

This was fantastic. Still very youthful, bright acidity, dried red and black fruit but nothing bruised. This could lay down for another 5 years easily

Jan 9th, 2017
Greg Koslosky

Magnum

Magnum

Jan 1st, 2017
Laura Catena

Incredibly dense and smooth with brightness and fruit left - a touch alcoholic but goes along with the overall richness of the wine.

Incredibly dense and smooth with brightness and fruit left - a touch alcoholic but goes along with the overall richness of the wine.

Jul 19th, 2016
Greg Koslosky

Pretty darn good 97 cab thanks Rich for the bottle !

Pretty darn good 97 cab thanks Rich for the bottle !

Apr 1st, 2016