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Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 750ml

Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 750ml

750ml | 14.1 ABV

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Rating from the experts

93 WA 2020

The 2020 Chardonnay was released in October 2022. As usual, it's a non-malolactic fermentation wine, matured in a relatively small proportion of new French oak, and so it reveals hints of apple, tangerine and lime on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, it's sappy, a bit linear and vibrant on the palate, finishing crisp and long. I've capped the aging estimate at a decade, but past vintages have aged successfully for 20 years or more, depending on your preferences. Best After 2023

92 V 2018

Chateau Montelena's 2018 Chardonnay is bright and finely sculpted, with terrific energy driving the citrus and floral flavors. Blocking malolactic fermentation keeps the flavors brisk. This cool site in Oak Knoll suits the Montelena style very nicely. Readers who enjoy focused Chardonnays will find plenty to like. This is an especially fine vintage for the Montelena Chardonnay.

Product details

  • Size 750ml
  • ABV 14.1%
  • Country United States
  • Region California
  • SKU 96070

Description

2020  Not yet rated
2019  Not yet rated
2018  92 Vinous

Bright, focused and tightly wound, with tons of citrus peel, orchard fruit and floral notes; terrific energy on the palate with a very long and classy finish

*Ratings will vary by vintage. Vintage dependent upon availability


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