1997 Chateau Montelena "Estate" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (375ml)

Bid on this 1-half-bottle lot of 1997 Chateau Montelena Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (375ml) (98RP, 95WS, 93VN). Wine Advocate: There are 10, 200 cases of the remarkable 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate. Opaque purple-colored with a dense, chewy, full-bodied personality, it displays abundant cassis, mineral, and earth notes. This brilliantly made, super-concentrated, pure, blockbuster possesses sweet tannin as well as a terrific finish. Having added additional weight since last year, this sumptuous, multilayered, profoundly concentrated Cabernet contains 14% alcohol. It is a candidate for 25-30 years of longevity. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2030. (RP) (12/2000)