Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.05 ratings

8.93 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

Stephanie Losee

9.0

19 years on, this magnum showed its age but still had decent fruit. Fun to finally open it with friends over soul food!

Jun 11th, 2016

David Langstaff

8.7

Remarkable wine for the age. Not sure California Chardonnays are designed for 17 years. Age showed in a very light and fading finish but the basic wine was lovely albeit light.

May 25th, 2014