Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.28 ratings

-no pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Chardonnay

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces

Top Notes For

9.2

Pear, oak, white peach, jasmine, and mineral. Crisp but round with fruit and floral notes.

Pear, oak, white peach, jasmine, and mineral. Crisp but round with fruit and floral notes.

Nov 25th, 2024

9.3

Pale straw with bright and clean favors and a crisp touch of mineral over lemon, pear, and white peach.

Pale straw with bright and clean favors and a crisp touch of mineral over lemon, pear, and white peach.

Sep 5th, 2024

9.0

Smooth French oak nose, even though no honey it’s very smooth and delicious

Smooth French oak nose, even though no honey it’s very smooth and delicious

Sep 22nd, 2023

8.8

Aromas of pear and lighter apple. Extremely well balanced with acidity and sugars. Doesn’t seem oaky or buttery but more balanced and fresh.

Aromas of pear and lighter apple. Extremely well balanced with acidity and sugars. Doesn’t seem oaky or buttery but more balanced and fresh.

Sep 12th, 2023

Christina Salas

Tasting June 2023

Tasting June 2023

Oct 13th, 2023

9.2

Chuck had this 9 months ago

Chuck had this 9 months ago

Mar 15th, 2024

Marc Van Eekeren

9.2

Marc had this a year ago

Marc had this a year ago

Nov 23rd, 2023

9.1

John had this 2 years ago

John had this 2 years ago

Jun 22nd, 2023

Panagis Vagenas

9.5

Panagis had this 2 years ago

Panagis had this 2 years ago

Jun 12th, 2023