Chateau Montelena - Chardonnay Napa Valley 2011 (1.5L)
Price: $225.00
Sale: $99.98
Producer | Chateau Montelena |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Subregion | Napa Valley |
Varietal | Chardonnay |
Vintage | 2011 |
Sku | 80698 |
Size | 1.5L |
Wine Advocate: 93 Points
Scented of freshly squeezed lemons, lime leaves and orange blossoms with touches of struck match, crushed stones and peach kernels, the 2011 Chardonnay boasts incredible precision and depth, with a racy backbone cutting through the taut, medium-bodied palate, finishing long and steely.
Vinous Media: 93 Points
The 2011 Chardonnay appears to have more richness and body than 2010, which is counterintuitive considering the cool year, but in 2011 Bo Barrett and his team had to wait until the end of October for the fruit to fully ripen, which, needless to say, is highly unusual. The characteristic Montelena Chardonnay aromas and flavors come through, but in a slightly richer style than normal. Hints of lemon oil, crushed rocks and flowers meld together beautifully on the resonant finish. Barrett adds that 2011 was the first wine made in the new cellar, which is set to handle small-lot fermentations. Whatever the reasons, the 2011 is striking in every way.
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