Napa Valley

Medium

Cork

White

Served from magnum, and showing its stage of evolution with a golden depth in the glass, this 2009 was the product of a generous crop, and a mild growing season. Some new Dijon clones came into play from this Chardonnay vintage, adding more pronounced white flower scent, and the wine spent 10 months in French oak, only 9% new. There's an enveloping warmth here, of soft butterscotch and sweet caramel from oak, ripe nectarine and peach fruit, plus some pineapple and guava tropicality – it brings to mind pineapple cubes from the pick 'n' mix store. There is a honeyed mellowness from age, but even here the hallmark Montelena acid line is evident, keeping everything harmonious and ensuring freshness and the desire for a second glass.

Chardonnay

Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USA, 2009

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Served from magnum, and showing its stage of evolution with a golden depth in the glass, this 2009 was the product of a generous

Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USA 2009

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