Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum 1998

Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum 1998

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  • Robert Parker rating 93
  • Vinous rating 92
Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Magnum 1998
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HED20519

150 cl

13.9%
£250.00
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Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 presents an opportunity to explore a noteworthy vintage from the historic vineyard established in 1882 by Alfred Montelena. This wine exhibits an opaque ruby hue with aromas of black cherry, currant and hints of earthiness. The palate reveals structured tannins and a full-bodied character, complemented by nuances of leather and subtle spice. With age, cedar notes emerge, contributing to its complexity. This Cabernet Sauvignon has evolved considerably since bottling yet remains a notable expression of its terroir, offering considerable longevity in the cellar.
92 Vinous
Good dark red with ruby highlights. Medicinal black fruits, violet and cedar on the nose, plus a subtle carnal aspect; cool--even a bit minty--in a positive way but not especially green. High-pitched and aromatic on the palate, with dense, briary dark berry fruit framed and lifted by a floral quality and mounting minerality. Not jammy or particularly fleshy but not herbaceous either, this wine is long on personality and soil character (in comparison, the '97 and '94 bottlings are more typical Napa Valley Cabernet). Finishes with well-integrated, fine-grained tannins for this challenging year. Barrett noted that he used a relatively high 20% of mountain fruit (nowadays the mountain component is around 10%) and that this fruit achieved good ripeness in 1998. (13.9% alcohol)Stephen Tanzer1st May 2019

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