Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot The palate is dry‑leaning

The palate is dry‑leaning

from Les Vessettes in Chavanay

All three varieties were highly perfumed

blossoms and white stone fruits

and orange peel

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot The palate is dry‑leaningThe 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,