Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021
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Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2021

MXN $3995

GrapeS: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot 1% Cabernet Franc

Region: Napa Valley, California, USA

You’ll taste/smell: The 2021 Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is everything you want from a classic Napa red—rich, layered, and polished, yet never over the top. The nose draws you in with ripe plum, blackberry, and pomegranate, followed by subtle hints of cedar, black pepper, and a touch of tobacco. On the palate, it’s generous and full of energy, weaving dark fruit with fresh mint, graphite, and a whisper of spice. The Merlot component softens the edges beautifully, giving it that smooth, velvety texture Montelena is known for.

What makes this Cabernet stand out is how effortlessly it balances power with grace. There’s structure, depth, and all the hallmarks of a wine that will evolve for years, yet it’s surprisingly inviting right now. The finish lingers with notes of roasted nuts, cocoa, and red berries—elegant, savory, and built for the table. If you love Napa wines with true character and balance, this is one to open, enjoy, and remember.

Good to have it with: Pairs beautifully with grilled New York strip, lamb burgers with caramelized onions, barbecued ribs with a dark cherry sauce, or even a hearty portobello mushroom burger with melted cheddar.

SKU: USA-TNT-CHATEAU-MONTELENA-CAB-SAUVIGNON Categories: ,
 

Description

Wine Details – Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol Grade: 14.1%
Aging/ Vinification:  16 months in French and Eastern European oak, 26% new
Best to have it: 16-18ºC
Size: 750ml

The Winery: Chateau Montelena Winery

Chateau Montelena stands in Calistoga, Napa Valley, a place with volcanic and alluvial soils at the foot of Mount Saint Helena, where warm days and cool nighttime breezes help grapes build flavor without losing freshness. Established in 1882 by Alfred Tubbs, the estate has seen many eras—shifting ownerships, Prohibition, replanting—but one of its defining moments was winning the Judgment of Paris in 1976 for its Chardonnay, which helped put Napa wines on the global map. The vineyards are carefully managed; many plots are dry-farmed or use precise irrigation, with attention paid to microclimates, slope, and soil differences.

In the cellar, Chateau Montelena mixes tradition with thoughtful innovation. They favor low-temperature fermentations, French oak for aging when needed (often in limited new oak), and approaches that allow each vintage’s character to come through. Leadership under Bo Barrett continues the legacy of quality and ageability. The winery is recognized not just for the wines themselves, but for its sustainable steps—energy efficiency, water sensors in the vineyards, Napa Green certifications—and for balancing heritage and modern standards. Chateau Montelena makes wines you can enjoy now, but also ones that reward patience.

Additional information

Wine Body

Full-Body
Country

Low ABV

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Wine Critics Scores & Reviews

Winemaking style

Classic
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