Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley
Chardonnay
California, Usa
$72.95 (701748)
This is a biodynamically produced, firm, complex and elegant chardonnay that will age well. The nose is very lifted, spicy, smoky and vanilla cream-like, with toasty notes and poached pear fruit. The finish is grippy with lemon, peat and toasty notes; the length is excellent to outstanding. Prepare to give it some time in the glass, and perhaps in the cellar. This is intriguing stuff. Tasted March 2013. Score: 93 (David Lawrason, WineAlign.com, Mar 2013)Critic Reviews (2)
This is a biodynamically produced, firm, complex and elegant chardonnay that will age well. The nose is very lifted,...
Another fine, lean, mineral-suffused and elegant chardonnay from Montelena, with barely detectable oak, firm, crisp...
Community Reviews (2)
This shows balance and focus with complex mineral and grapefruit aromas mixing with creamy butterscotch and baked apple. Mid-weight and creamy on the palate with peach/pear/apricot flavours and tidy mineral finish. Careful not to over chill, and serve with crab and avocado salad or California sushi rolls.
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A balanced wine with notes of wet slate, apricot, melon, lemon zest, and subtle hints of mulberry. Medium plus body, with good acidity and length. Tasted July 2014.