Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The Montelena Estate 2019 (750ml) Sauvingon Blanc conditions stayed mild and relatively

conditions stayed mild and relatively dry

This is a bottling that continues to punch above its weight and which both merits and rewards a few years in the cellar before opening

Christian Heidsieck

but he is also a great proponent of the Pinot Noir cépage

mossy bark and Sichuan pepper

Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley The Montelena Estate 2019 (750ml) Sauvingon Blanc conditions stayed mild and relativelyWinemaker Notes There is so much perfume in this wine: fresh flowers and lavender are bolstered by ripe plum, sandalwood and cherry compote. There's also an incredibly appealing note of Earl Grey or bergamot that lifts the entire aromatic profile. Lingering behind the fruit is where the action starts as black pepper, vanilla, crushed rock and soy are revealed with patience. The bright, zesty acidity of the vintage is immediately apparent as the fruit