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OPEN CHATEAU 1987 AT CHATEAU MONTELENA
CHATEAU MONTELENA
Tasted September 5, 1987 by bestdamncab with 14 views
Introduction
SPECIAL TASTING AT MONTELENA
Flight 1 - SPECIAL EVENT TASTING AT MONTELENA (5 notes)
WHITE AND RED ENJOYED TODAY.
Red
1983 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate
93 points
Nose of stewed black cherry, sage, plum, a touch of heat, more of the same on the palate, medium body, needs 3 years to peak, tasty, mouth filling fruit, and a long, long, flavorful finish.
White
1985 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
92 points
Nose of apple, pear, and spring flowers, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, needs 5 years to peak, long finish and pleasant aftertaste.
Red
1981 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate
89 points
Nose of allspice, black berry, black cherry, and spring flowers, same on the palate, medium/big body, tasty, needs 3 years to peak, early drinking for a Montelena, and a medium finish.
White
1984 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
88 points
Nose of citrus, pineapple, and spring flowers, same on the palate, young, good acid, needs 3 years to peak. medium finish.
White
1986 Chateau Montelena Johannisberg Riesling Estate
85 points
Nose of allspice, melon, and floral notes, same on the palate, light/medium body, tasty, refreshing, medium finish.
Closing
Bought the 1984 and the 1985 Chardonnays.