and orange peel
and rocky minerality emerging as it opens
blossoms and white stone fruits
All three varieties were highly perfumed
A tight bouquet slowly emerges with notes of cedar
Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot and orange peelThe palate is structured, darkfruited, and tightly focused, opening with blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherrylifted by fresh, mediumplus acidity that keeps the wine energetic despite its depth. Tannins are firm, finegrained, and confidently built, giving classic Montelena architecture without heaviness. The midpalate shows graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf, and dark cocoa, adding savoury complexity beneath the concentrated fruit. The finish is long,