Montelena Chardonnay, Chateau Montelena
Description
NOSE
Bright gold in colour and incredibly aromatic, the ripeness of the vintage is most pronounced initially; melon, perfume, and orange blossom slowly give way to fresh peach, honeysuckle and apricot. There’s very little overt oak influence on the nose, although it comes across subtly in the background as pie crust and toast.
PALATE
It’s the suppleness and silky mouthfeel that strike first, although there’s abundant mango and citrus with Meyer lemon here as well. The minerality is chalky and distinct, a beautiful contrast that layers in with the acid adding both complexity and depth.
FINISH
There’s slightly more wood on the transition to the finish, surfacing as baking spice and crème brûlée. However, they’re handily overwhelmed by notes of Asian pear, mango and pineapple— absolutely delicious. In time, expect hazelnut and almond to appear.
£93.95
Quantity Available: 2
Product Code: S5553
Country
USA
Region
California
Sub-Region
Napa Valley
Vintage
2020
Alcohol Vol
13.5%
Bottle Size
75cl
Closure
natural cork
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
Producer Details
At Montelena, they question everything — convention, past methodologies, or how they can do something just a little bit better. With the freedom to explore, they believe they have the privilege to learn. And by asking themselves why, they can better understand the path to how. With a 14-decade legacy comes the responsibility for further growth and Chateau Montelena refuse to rest on their laurels.
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