The acidity, fruitiness and alcohol are perfectly balanced, creating an elegant taste that is perfect for enjoying with a meal.
Although the 2021 harvest was small, it produced excellent grapes and temperatures late in the season were ideal for ripening Cabernet Sauvignon.
The chateau, built in Calistoga, north of Napa, in the 1800s, still exudes elegance today.
In 1976, in the legendary France vs. California showdown, it won the Chardonnay category, sending shock waves around the world and marking a turning point in spreading the name of Napa around the world.
The renowned winemaker Beau Barrett is also known as the husband of Heidi Barrett, a renowned cult winemaker.
Today, his Cabernets are also highly regarded by wine enthusiasts around the world.
The chateau's own vineyard, Montelena Estate, happens to use rootstock that is resistant to phylloxera, allowing the vines to age without being damaged. Visitors to the chateau are captivated by the landscape of rows of old vines without irrigation, along with the elegant stone mansion and magnificent gardens.