Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot and orange peel

and orange peel

from Les Vessettes in Chavanay

so what can shine through is the beautiful texture and layers of mineral and spicy/herbal notes

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,