Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2022 natural and he aimed to produce

and he aimed to produce in a non-flashy

yielding wines with high sugar content and lively acidity

Officially located just south of the Volnay border in the commune of Meursault

This house blend cuvée is mostly Grenache

Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California 2022 natural and he aimed to produceViolets, cedar, frankincense and bright red raspberry leap from the glass. Theres also a wisp of black pepper and coffee that lends a subtle but persistent earthiness on the nose. The palate opens with bright acid and loads of ripe red fruit cranberry, raspberry and cherry before turning dark and toasty with notes of almond, dried fig and quince paste. The tannins are alive and voluptuous, chalky and rich. They contrast the acid perfectly and continue