1993 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Magnum - 1500ml

1993 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Magnum - 1500ml

$285.00
1993 Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Magnum - 95 pts!
Chateau Montelena is one of the most prominent Napa Valley wineries. It was directly associated with bringing international recognition to the California wine industry through the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Based in Calistoga, it is famous for its varietal Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines.

Chateau Montelena's real success came in the famous 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting, where its 1973 Chardonnay was deemed the best of a lineup of top wines from California and France. The top red wine, the Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, was also from California.

The victory upset the French dominance of the wine industry, catapulting California producers onto the international stage, and opening the door for New World producers. The tasting was covered in Time magazine by George Taber, who went on to write a book about it titled Judgment of Paris, which in turn inspired the 2008 movie "Bottle Shock."

Despite its claim to fame with Chardonnay, the flagship wine of Chateau Montelena has actually been its Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. It was born in the early 1980s, when the estate vines had matured enough to start producing quality fruit. After fermentation in stainless steel, it is barrel-aged in a series of tunnels and caves beneath the winery for up to 22 months. 
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 1993
Rating 95 RP
Bottle Size 1500 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Montelena Chateau
Color Red
Wine Type Table
Rating 95 RP
Wine Spectator
Burghound
Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 1993
Rating 95 RP
Bottle Size 1500 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Montelena Chateau
Color Red
Wine Type Table
    Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
    Vintage 1993
    Rating 95 RP
    Bottle Size 1500 ml
    Bottle Quantity 1
    Country USA
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Montelena Chateau
    Color Red
    Wine Type Table
    Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
    Vintage 1993
    Rating 95 RP
    Barrels
    Style
    Owners
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Montelena Chateau
    Winemaker

    Production
    Robert Parker Rating
    Antonio Galloni Rating
    Wine Spectator Rating
    Burghound Rating

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