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Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
HED99404
75 cl
14.2%
£150.00
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Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 is a full-bodied red wine from the Napa Valley. The 2005 growing season was marked by a long, steady maturation, allowing flavours to develop thoroughly. The nose presents notes of blackcurrant, cedar and hints of earthiness. On the palate, flavours of dark cherry, leather and baking spice emerge, underscored by moderate acidity and significant tannins. Montelena, founded in 1882, is renowned for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods, producing wines that reflect both their estate and vintage integrity.
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Vinous
Bright red-ruby. More reserved and medicinal on the nose than the flamboyantly expressive '04, with cassis and violet aromas complicated by graphite and bitter chocolate. Very pure and silky on the palate, conveying a sexy subtle sweetness and a wonderfully complex meld of dark fruits, minerals and soil tones. The element of Cabernet Franc here adds to the wine's mid-palate lift. This bottle was distinctly more pliant than an impressive but bound-up sample I tasted three years ago in my 2005 Napa Cab horizontal but is still extremely young. As broad and silky as this wine is, it stands out today for its energy. Goes on and on on the aftertaste, with the tannins utterly seamless and integrated. My best tasting of this vintage to date, as it is finally beginning to unwind. (14.1% alcohol; from fruit picked almost entirely in October)Stephen Tanzer1st May 2019
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