2008 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate
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richshoes Likes this wine:
93 Points
Sunday, February 17, 2019 - usually disappointed in Montelena Estate because I open it too early and it's super undrinkable....have learned to wait as the older it is the better it gets! this one was pretty good, but not mind blowing...good sweet cherry fruit with some background of dark fruit....good layers but not as big and complex as I would have thought...probably just a tad young but ready to drink and will hit prime in next 2-3 years
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Comment posted by bravo.solares:
2/17/2019 10:31:00 PM - In my opinion, if you like mature Cab with at least some some tertiary notes, Chateau Montelenas should typically be opened at least 12-13 yrs after release.
Comment posted by oldwines:
2/18/2019 8:32:00 PM - To Add to the previous comment, I would also not hesitate to decant it for at least several hours before drinking. I sometimes decant mine in the morning before having for dinner on Saturday evening.
Cheers!
“oldwines” aka Dave
www.dtpwineadvisors.com
Comment posted by richshoes:
7/17/2019 10:41:00 PM - I totally agree with the comments. I have never been patient enough to wait but the one time I was with a 1998, it was well worth it! Much softer, herbal with mushrooms and amazing....