2017 | Chateau Montelena | The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Producer_Domaine Marie et Pierre Benetière lime and gin to capture

lime and gin to capture the essence of the iconic cocktail

yet lighter rye taste

Palate: Somewhat oily

Red Wine: 2012 | Faiveley | Nuits-St

2017 | Chateau Montelena | The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Producer_Domaine Marie et Pierre Benetière lime and gin to captureRed Wine: 2017 Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blueberry, sage and cedar accentuate the opulence of the vintage before yielding to spicy black pepper and dried cherry on the nose. Its an incredibly interesting contrast thats easily identifiable now but will mellow in time. Theres an abundance of purity and freshness as the palate leans toward cool character with layer after layer of raspberry jam, cocoa, strawberry and clove.