Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Chateau Montelena

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau Montelena
Millésime	2006
Pays	États Unis
Région	Napa Valley
Raisin	Cabernet Sauvignon
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	2014-2034
Stock	0

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Robert Parker (91)

The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate appears to have completely shut down, not surprising as Montelena’s Cabernet Sauvignons typically need plenty of time. The 2006 reveals medium to full body, austere tannins and lots of red and black fruits, dusty, loamy soil undertones and a hint of herbs/tobacco leaf. Give it another 4-5 years of bottle age and drink it over the following 20+. Some time ago Bo Barrett and his dad, Jim, decided that they needed to produce a less expensive, more supple textured Cabernet Sauvignon for consumers and restaurants looking for immediate gratification. That goal has been met very nicely by their Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, which is blended with some Merlot. All the fruit comes from the Calistoga appellation

James Suckling (93)

This has a leafy currant, mint, and raspberry nose. Complex and very pretty. Full bodied and very firm, with super fine tannins and a long, long finish.

BOW (8)