Chateau Montelena Napa Chardonnay 2014
- Vintage
- 2014
- Country
- USA
- Region
- US-Napa Valley
- Size
- 750ml
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Rating
- WE93
This is a dreamy creamy white founded in stony mineral and juicy acidity that shows a mix of baked apple, pineapple and melon. A tease of green olive provides a briny, salty edge to its tense balance. A lingering hint of vanilla oak figures prominently on the lengthy floral finish. - WE93
NOSE
Ripe peach, pear and cloves dominate the nose amidst a flurry of floral and honeysuckle notes.
PALATE
There’s a wonderful fullness and weight on the palate punctuated by ripe melon, green apple, and fresh citrus. The oak contribution remains subtle with a hint of vanilla and baking spice.
FINISH
The density of the wine is readily apparent as grilled pineapple, lychee, and a rich creaminess linger. - Winemaker's Notes
Chateau Montelena was founded in 1882 by Alfred Tubbs. The renaissance of the winery, under the leadership of James Barrett, began in 1972 with the replanting of the Estate vineyard and the establishment of the Chateau Montelena philosophy: make the best, period. Today the tradition continues. Jim Barrett's son, Bo, winemaker at Chateau Montelena beginning in 1982, is now its Master Winemaker. After more than three decades of experience with the same vineyards and varieties, the Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Napa Valley Chardonnay are recognized as world-class.