Chateau Montelena
"This soars out of the ordinary." -TIME, June 7, 1976 (Judgement of Paris, tasting quote)
This quote embodies the dedication to quality and the consistently elegant, classical style Chateau Montelena has embraced since the early days. The current offerings continue to display adherence to that handcrafted heritage. One of the original "blue-chip" estates of Napa, its illustrious history began in 1882 when Alfred L. Tubbs struck a deal to purchase 254 acres of land at the base of Mount St. Helena, two miles north of Calistoga. "Montelena" is a contracted form of Mount Saint Helena.
The present renaissance of this legendary estate began in 1972 under the leadership of James Barrett. It was thrust into the limelight after the famous Paris Tasting of 1976 when its 1973 Chardonnay walked away from stunned French judges with 1st place in the Chardonnay category. The continuing top-ranking results are testimony to the efforts of James' son Beau, who has maintained the quality performance level since 1982.
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This quote embodies the dedication to quality and the consistently elegant, classical style Chateau Montelena has embraced since the early days. The current offerings continue to display adherence to that handcrafted heritage. One of the original "blue-chip" estates of Napa, its illustrious history began in 1882 when Alfred L. Tubbs struck a deal to purchase 254 acres of land at the base of Mount St. Helena, two miles north of Calistoga. "Montelena" is a contracted form of Mount Saint Helena.
The present renaissance of this legendary estate began in 1972 under the leadership of James Barrett. It was thrust into the limelight after the famous Paris Tasting of 1976 when its 1973 Chardonnay walked away from stunned French judges with 1st place in the Chardonnay category. The continuing top-ranking results are testimony to the efforts of James' son Beau, who has maintained the quality performance level since 1982.
Click here to listen to GrapeRadio's podcast about Ch. Montelena (Show #103, 46:36 min 21 MB)
See all California producers
See other similar producers: Krupp Brothers Estates, Silver Oak Cellars, Duckhorn Wine Company
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| Year, Name, Varietal, Country, Region, Sub region, Color | Size | Score(s) | Quantity for sale | Quantity owned | High bid | Low ask | Sugg. price | ||
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1978
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet SauvignonUSA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1978
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
750ml
|
IWC
...
91 |
1
|
215
|
|
$350.00
|
|
|
|
1982
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1982
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
750ml
|
IWC
...
|
1
|
194
|
|
$150.00
|
|
|
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1983
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1983
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
750ml
|
IWC
...
|
1
|
244
|
|
$100.00
|
|
|
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1986
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1986
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
3.0L
|
IWC
...
|
1
|
6
|
$400.00
|
$550.00
|
|
|
|
1987
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1987
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
1.5L
|
IWC
...
86 |
1
|
50
|
|
|
|
|
|
1988
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1988
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
750ml
|
IWC
...
|
1
|
278
|
|
|
|
|
|
1989
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1989
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
750ml
|
IWC
...
90 |
1
|
324
|
|
$80.00
|
|
|
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1994
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1994
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
1.5L
|
IWC
...
89 |
1
|
80
|
|
|
|
|
|
1996
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1996
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
3.0L
|
IWC
...
87 |
1
|
18
|
|
|
|
|
|
1997
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1997
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
1.5L
|
IWC
...
95 |
1
|
517
|
|
$375.00
|
|
|
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1998
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1998
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
3.0L
|
IWC
...
91 |
1
|
16
|
|
|
|
|
|
1999
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1999
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
3.0L
|
IWC
...
JR ... 94 |
1
|
28
|
|
|
|
|
|
2003
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
2003
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
|
375ml
|
IWC
...
93 |
1
|
251
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
Chateau Montelena - Chardonnay Napa Valley
ChardonnayUSA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
2007
Chateau Montelena - Chardonnay Napa Valley
|
750ml
|
IWC
...
91 |
1
|
989
|
|
|
|
|
|
1997
Chateau Montelena - Zinfandel Estate
Zinfandel USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1997
Chateau Montelena - Zinfandel Estate
|
750ml
|
94
|
1
|
6
|
|
$225.00
|
|
|
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2006
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
2006
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
|
750ml
|
IWC
...
91 |
1
|
789
|
|
|
|
|
|
1977
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
1977
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
|
750ml
|
91
|
1
|
83
|
|
|
|
|
|
2000
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
2000
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
|
750ml
|
IWC
...
92 |
1
|
420
|
|
|
|
|
|
2004
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon USA - California - Napa - Napa Valley
2004
Chateau Montelena - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
|
750ml
|
IWC
...
92 |
2
|
1,016
|
|
|
|
|
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2007
Chateau Montelena - Riesling Potter Valley
Riesling USA - California - Mendocino - Potter Valley
2007
Chateau Montelena - Riesling Potter Valley
|
750ml
|
IWC
...
89 |
2
|
119
|
|
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