Chardonnay 2020/2021, Château Montelena13. 6% ABV "Chateau Montelena's 2018 Chardonnay is bright and finely sculpted, with terrific energy driving the citrus and floral flavors. Blocking malolactic fermentation keeps the flavors brisk. This cool site in Oak Knoll suits the Montelena style very nicely. Readers who enjoy focused Chardonnays will find plenty to like. This is an especially fine vintage for the Montelena Chardonnay. Drink 2020 2028." 92 Antonio Galloni, vinous. com, September

the first impression is straightforward yet delicate

Tasted September 2016

January 2015

Serving suggestion: Before the meal as an apéritif or with fish

It’s very layered and bright with light pineapple

90Neal Martin

Hard not to drink at this stage

84-acre) vineyard marked by predominantly clay soil mixed with sand and gravel

freshly baked bread

sweet black cherry

Delivery 3-4 weeks

their greatest wine since the amazing 2003