Contains sulfites
2020 Aún sin calificación 2019 Aún sin calificación 2018 92 Vinous Brillante, enfocado y con gran tensión, con abundantes notas de cáscara de cítricos, frutas de huerto y flores; energía excelente en el paladar con un final muy largo y elegante *Las calificaciones varían según la añada. La añada depende de la disponibilidad
The 2020 Chardonnay was released in October 2022. As usual, it's a non-malolactic fermentation wine, matured in a relatively small proportion of new French oak, and so it reveals hints of apple, tangerine and lime on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, it's sappy, a bit linear and vibrant on the palate, finishing crisp and long. I've capped the aging estimate at a decade, but past vintages have aged successfully for 20 years or more, depending on your preferences. Best After 2023
Chateau Montelena's 2018 Chardonnay is bright and finely sculpted, with terrific energy driving the citrus and floral flavors. Blocking malolactic fermentation keeps the flavors brisk. This cool site in Oak Knoll suits the Montelena style very nicely. Readers who enjoy focused Chardonnays will find plenty to like. This is an especially fine vintage for the Montelena Chardonnay.







