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Ch\u00e2teau Montelena and the historic tasting that put California on the international map.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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24 May 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary \u2018Judgement of Paris\u2019 \u2013 the blind tasting that permanently changed the international wine world in 1976 and finally put Californian wines on the world map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As part of a blind tasting organised by Steven Spurrier at the InterContinental Hotel in Paris, a jury of eleven French wine experts tasted Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons from France and California. Against all expectations, American wines took first place in both categories. Ch\u00e2teau Montelena won the white wine category with its 1973 Chardonnay and instantly became famous worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The results caused a great deal of controversy at the time. The French media and parts of the wine industry questioned the findings, whilst Steven Spurrier became something of a persona non grata in Paris. At the same time, the tasting marked the beginning of a fundamental shift: international markets, sommeliers and distributors became increasingly open to wines from outside France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The impact is still evident today. Over the following decades, Napa Valley developed into one of the world\u2019s most important wine regions. The area under Cabernet Sauvignon vines multiplied, and wine regions around the world increasingly looked to the success of Californian producers for inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Subsequent anniversary tastings also confirmed the quality of the wines from that era. At a re-tasting to mark the 30th anniversary in 2006, Californian wines once again took the top spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ch\u00e2teau Montelena is still regarded today as one of the defining producers of the Napa Valley and is synonymous with classically vinified, long-lived wines of international significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ch\u00e2teau Montelena \u2013 Napa Valley, USA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the foot of Mount St. Helena, wines with distinctive character, clear structure, precision and ageing potential are still produced today. Ch\u00e2teau Montelena combines a classic approach to viticulture with modern winemaking techniques and, particularly with its Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, represents a stylistically unique approach within the Napa Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We stock a selection of the estate\u2019s wines in our range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Orders can be placed via email at bestellung@dettling-marmot.ch<\/a> or by phone at +41 44 787 45 45.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our sales team looks forward to hearing from you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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