Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2021

Vintage: 2021

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Chateau Montelena, a historic winery located in the heart of Napa Valley, is renowned for its exceptional Chardonnay. This wine is crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from the cool-climate vineyards of Napa Valley, which contribute to its vibrant acidity and complex flavor profile. The growing season, a recent release, showcases the winery's commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, including fermentation in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels, followed by aging on the lees to enhance texture and depth. The resulting wine is a harmonious blend of ripe apple, pear, and citrus notes, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak. Its balanced acidity and creamy mouthfeel make it an excellent pairing with seafood dishes, creamy pastas, and roasted poultry.

Professional Scores

93

A warm, rich concentrated year, very much the opposite of 16. We wanted to express the characteristics of the vintage, looking at different picking windwos, lots of lemon curd, wet stone and brightness, tons of fresh white pepper and caramom, a consistent ripe stone fruit finish carries the wine out.

Dacanter Magazine

92

A beautifully balanced Chardonnay with notes of ripe apple, pear, and a touch of citrus, complemented by a creamy texture and a long, elegant finish.

Wine Spectator

93

A warm, rich concentrated year, very much the opposite of 16. We wanted to express the characteristics of the vintage, looking at different picking windwos, lots of lemon curd, wet stone and brightness, tons of fresh white pepper and caramom, a consistent ripe stone fruit finish carries the wine out.

Dacanter Magazine

750ml