2017 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon france wine followed by extended bottle refinement

followed by extended bottle refinement

violets and mushrooms with earthy notes

the domaine focuses on low-intervention

Charlie and Lorna

established in 1970 by the Borie family

2017 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon france wine followed by extended bottle refinementWinemaker Notes Bright ruby red. Penetrating aromas of black cherry, dried flowers and brown spices. Not as silky as the 2004 through 2007 vintages but boasts noteworthy refinement and savory intensity, with fresh, harmonious acidity giving the wine good focus and finesse. Excellent depth here if not quite the flavor development of vintages like '07 and '04. Still, this conveys a thickness of texture and a faintly exotic quality and finishes with very