2015 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley

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Score 92/100 · Drink 2022-2030, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, Mar 2023

You'll pay a hefty premium for the extra five years of aging, but the 2015 Chardonnay is showing enticing hints of development in its honeyed pear and melon aromas. It's medium to full-bodied, succulent and silky on the palate, with a long, mouthwatering finish.

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92/100

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92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

92
92/100

Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 92/100 · Drink 2017-2022, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Sep 2016

Just bottled, the 2015 Chardonnay is shaping up to be a gorgeous wine. The warmer vintage has resulted in a slightly richer style of Chardonnay, although the house style built on energy and tension is still very much in evidence. Candied lemon, white flowers and mint are nicely textured. Soft, enveloping and gracious, the 2015 will drink well with minimal cellaring.

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Chateau Montelena

Chateau Montelena is a historic Napa Valley estate that rose to global fame after its 1973 Chardonnay won the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Renowned for both its Chardonnay and Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, the winery continues to produce elegant, age-worthy wines with a legacy of excellence.

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