Chateau Montelena Napa Chardonnay 2021

Vintage
2021
Country
USA
Region
US-Napa Valley
Size
750ml
Grapes
Chardonnay
S$164.00
SKU:
W-121-0005-QT-221
Description

The aromatic diversity here is breathtaking. The wine cleanly and discreetly checks off all of the boxes of a great vintage. Orange blossom? Yes. Green apple? Plentiful. White peach? Absolutely. In warm years, the wines can occasionally lean too tropical in aroma, but that isn’t the case here.  The floral notes of chamomile and honeysuckle moderatethe grandeur of the fruit but also slowly subside to unveil lemon balm, cinnamon and mint.

The parade of bright,zesty fruit continues on the palate, but it’s just the beginning.  The wine’s texture and energy are on full display, brimming with minerality, lemon curd and crème brûlée. e delicate balance between the spine of acidity and the breadth of flavor is both dynamic and fluid.  The ripe melon notes areparticularly captivating, lending freshness and richness. While there are some soft barrel undertones magnified by a subtle chalkiness, it will take some time before this additional layer matches the surrounding opulence.

The finish initially leans exotic and tropical, first as banana and then as starfruit before slowly yielding to D’Anjou pear and baking spice. Again, the texture here is beautifully integrated but still developing. For now, it’s easy enough to enjoy the candied citrus, vanilla and marzipan. - Winemaker's Notes

The Winery

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.

 

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