Montes

Montes Alpha Casablanca Valley Chardonnay

8.834 ratings
8.89 pro ratings
Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua, Chile
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
Sipping Fine Wine

Had another bottle. Golden straw with tropical fruit aromas and floral spice. 40% of the wine was age for 12 months in French oak barrels. The cool-climate Casablanca Chardonnay shows flavors ripe pineapple, melon and tropical fruit with some banana (which I remembered from my last taste). On the finish balanced acidity, well integrated, nice soft ending with good length. Still tastes fine.

Had another bottle. Golden straw with tropical fruit aromas and floral spice. 40% of the wine was age for 12 months in French oak barrels. The cool-climate Casablanca Chardonnay shows flavors ripe pineapple, melon and tropical fruit with some banana (which I remembered from my last taste). On the finish balanced acidity, well integrated, nice soft ending with good length. Still tastes fine.

Aug 28th, 2017
Denis Roudenko

16/20 (90/100)

Аромат сладковатый, полный, фруктово-ванильный, с заметным, но не излишним присутствием дуба, персик, цукаты ананаса, сливочное масло. Очень полно, обаятельно. Вкус полный, с тонами фруктов и выпечки, в послевкусии легкие ореховые нотки. Отлично.

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16/20 (90/100)

Аромат сладковатый, полный, фруктово-ванильный, с заметным, но не излишним присутствием дуба, персик, цукаты ананаса, сливочное масло. Очень полно, обаятельно. Вкус полный, с тонами фруктов и выпечки, в послевкусии легкие ореховые нотки. Отлично.

#dwmontes #dwchile #chile #chardonnay #pts90 #montes

1 person found it helpfulSep 6th, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

Vivid golden color with tropical fruit aromas and a touch of floral spice. The wine was age for 12 months in French oak barrels (40% of it). The palate on this cool-climate Casablanca Chardonnay shows ripe pineapple, melon and tropical fruit flavors with hints of banana (which took me a few tastes to figure out). On the finish gentle acidity, well integrated, nice balance ends smooth with good length.

Vivid golden color with tropical fruit aromas and a touch of floral spice. The wine was age for 12 months in French oak barrels (40% of it). The palate on this cool-climate Casablanca Chardonnay shows ripe pineapple, melon and tropical fruit flavors with hints of banana (which took me a few tastes to figure out). On the finish gentle acidity, well integrated, nice balance ends smooth with good length.

Apr 30th, 2016
Roman Sosnovskiy

Brand Ambassador Bodegas Ramon Bilbao, Organizer "Wine Games" competition Moscow

8.7

Среднетелое шардоне с характерным жареным тоном во вкусе, который очень сильно все забивает. При этом весьма хорошая кислотность. Аромат достаточно блеклый: желтые фрукты, легкая дубовость

Среднетелое шардоне с характерным жареным тоном во вкусе, который очень сильно все забивает. При этом весьма хорошая кислотность. Аромат достаточно блеклый: желтые фрукты, легкая дубовость

Nov 5th, 2015
Rebecca Fletcher

A bit buttery but not overly so. Balanced.

A bit buttery but not overly so. Balanced.

Aug 13th, 2015
Thibaut Marquis

Region Manager East, CRU Selections Terlato Wines International

8.7

Chardonnay!! Vanilla, toastiness, red apple. Will improve with time

Chardonnay!! Vanilla, toastiness, red apple. Will improve with time

Apr 9th, 2015
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

8.5

Boisterous, leesy, coconuty, broad, creamy. This is a full-impact wine with just enough structure to keep it all encased.

Boisterous, leesy, coconuty, broad, creamy. This is a full-impact wine with just enough structure to keep it all encased.

Feb 2nd, 2015
Matthew Davis

Nice honey notes, pear and baked apples, vanilla notes and lingers nicely on the palate. Long finish.

Nice honey notes, pear and baked apples, vanilla notes and lingers nicely on the palate. Long finish.

Feb 7th, 2016
Rivka Friedman

Lots of mineral and flint on the nose. Surprisingly floral on the palate, with lots of clean citrus. Beguiling and fantastic.

Lots of mineral and flint on the nose. Surprisingly floral on the palate, with lots of clean citrus. Beguiling and fantastic.

Feb 7th, 2016
Kirsten Benham

La Cacina. First night of vacation!

La Cacina. First night of vacation!

Dec 26th, 2015