Chateau MontelenaCabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga Cuvée)
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga Cuvée) from the Chateau Montelena
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga Cuvée) of Chateau Montelena in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga Cuvée) of Chateau Montelena in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or smoke.
Food and wine pairings with Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga Cuvée)
Pairings that work perfectly with Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga Cuvée)
Original food and wine pairings with Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga Cuvée)
The Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga Cuvée) of Chateau Montelena matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, lamb marinated in white wine or chicken fajitas.
Details and technical informations about Chateau Montelena's Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga Cuvée).
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cabernet Sauvignon (Calistoga Cuvée) from Chateau Montelena are 1982, 2005, 1987, 1984 and 1983.
Informations about the Chateau Montelena
The Chateau Montelena is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
The wine region of Napa Valley is located in the region of Napa County of California of United States. We currently count 2527 estates and châteaux in the of Napa Valley, producing 7716 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Napa Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes .
The wine region of California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
The word of the wine: Roast
Specific character given by noble rot to sweet wines, which results in a candied taste and aroma.
