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Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.211 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

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Chateau MontelenaNapa Valley, CaliforniaChardonnay
Top Notes For
Andrea Watt
9.4

Still great!

Still great!

Apr 30th, 2026
Ted
9.3

Coconut and lemon peel. Hoping for a couple of good games this afternoon. Delicious.

Coconut and lemon peel. Hoping for a couple of good games this afternoon. Delicious.

Mar 29th, 2026
Andrea Watt
9.2

Pear and citrus with a touch of saline.

Pear and citrus with a touch of saline.

Feb 22nd, 2026
Andrea Watt
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
Andrea Watt
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
Jennifer Smith
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
Patrick Dolan
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
Chuck Walker
9.2

Chuck had this 2 years ago

Chuck had this 2 years ago

Mar 15th, 2024
Marc Van Eekeren
9.2

Marc had this 3 years ago

Marc had this 3 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2023