Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2022 skincontact it matures into a regal

it matures into a regal wine of exceptional depth

Drink now through 2033

Lauverjat's "Moulin des Vrillères" is an unbeatable quality Sancerre for the price

the geographical proximity of its illustrious neighbor Pommard gives this wine a fairly robust structure with floral aromas of peony and violet and also very refreshing slightly aniseed notes

Nose: Light peat

Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2022 skincontact it matures into a regalBright gold in color and incredibly aromatic, the ripeness of the vintage is most pronounced initially; melon, perfume, and orange blossom slowly give way to fresh peach, honeysuckle and apricot. Theres very little overt oak influence on the nose, although it comes across subtly in the background as pie crust and toast. Its the suppleness and silky mouthfeel that strike first, although theres abundant mango and citrus with Meyer lemon here as well.