Date of Tasting: 3 April 2015
Wine Type: White
Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 14.1%
Origin: California, USA
Appellation: Napa Valley
Expect to Pay: ~ EUR40
Web: http://montelena.com/Chubby Appreciation: 91/100
Critics' Opinion: WA - 92/100, ST - 91/100, CT - 91/100
Appearance: Pale golden straw
Aroma: Citrus aroma and white flowers
Palate: Lingering acidity presented. Medium-full on the touch with oil-like softness. Notes of sweet and sour grapefruit and honey lemon. Very mild oakiness on the finish.
It was a nice one in which I could enjoy with food and solely as aperitif. It's not big nor light. The penetration of acidity comes into play a little too much for my liking. Though Chateau Montelena Chardonnay shows its gorgeous side, I wish there were more of complexity wave of notes. Chablis-like in the form of Napa Valley chardonnay in my point of view. Not sure if it would develop anything further but if you like this kind of style, drinking now won't harm you.
