The 2012 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay opens with lively aromas reminiscent of lemon zest, brioche and white peach. This possesses a wonderful mineral driven core, leading to flavors of Meyer lemon, banana, vanilla cream, Gravenstein apple and Bartlett pear which cascade through the wine. This is a beautifully layered and complex Chard, with a lasting finish. Winemaker Matt Crafton aged this wine 10 months in French oak (10% new). (Best 2015-2022) - October, 2015 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: October, 2015
- Producer: Chateau Montelena
- Vintage: 2012
- Drinking Window: 2015-2022
- Estimated Value: $50
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Importer: NA