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Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay

9.28 ratings
9.13 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
Andrew Lohse
9.2

Crisp apple, baked apple. Crust, butter. Popcorn. Strong development of acid on the finish. Honeysuckle, simple vanilla cookie. Still balanced.

Crisp apple, baked apple. Crust, butter. Popcorn. Strong development of acid on the finish. Honeysuckle, simple vanilla cookie. Still balanced.

Mar 11th, 2018
Andrew McPherson
8.3

Quite a bit oxidized. Deep gold color. From a jeraboam

Quite a bit oxidized. Deep gold color. From a jeraboam

Jan 26th, 2015
Joel Stein
9.6

Far less oaky and buttery than I assumed. Lots of honey.

Far less oaky and buttery than I assumed. Lots of honey.

May 29th, 2014
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.2

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jason had this 8 years ago

Jan 28th, 2016
Mike Mighetto Hoefling
9.0

Mike Mighetto had this 9 years ago

Mike Mighetto had this 9 years ago

Dec 22nd, 2014
Derek Webb
9.1

Derek had this 6 months ago

Derek had this 6 months ago

Oct 12th, 2023
Michael Park
9.3

Michael had this 6 years ago

Michael had this 6 years ago

Feb 20th, 2018
Mark Gudgel
9.6

Mark had this 7 years ago

Mark had this 7 years ago

May 23rd, 2017