Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2022 skincontact The skins are kept in

The skins are kept in contact with the must for a long period of time

it matures into a regal wine of exceptional depth

with the sugar never cloying

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

Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2022 skincontact The skins are kept inBright 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.