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Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Wine Review

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $132.95

Drink: 2008-2037

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Chateau Montelena

Agent: Rogers & Company

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A stunning wine of incredible depth. A trophy wine that you should actually drink. Dark red fruit, smoke, violet and cassis fill the glass.

This Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 was reviewed on August 30, 2008 by Natalie MacLean

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Lesley Quinn - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

I was lucky enough to get to taste this wine on the beautiful Montelena Property, they told me it was a dry year for the '04 vintage which is why it has such pungent leather scents softened by a note of blackberry sauce. The tannins are strong but well integrated with the oak. The Estate Cabs from Montelena have the potential to age 35yrs +, so you can keep it or you can drink it now just be sure to decant about 1 hour before you want to serve it. Try serving it with a Pot Roast with all kinds of root vegetables.

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