2008 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Napa Valley

Image

Market price

Buying options

Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2012-2020, Jancis Robinson MW, Jun 2017

Very lively and fresh – unusually so for a Napa Valley Chardonnay of this age. Not that complex but certainly in good shape at nine years old. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

90
90/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

More reviews and scores

90 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2010

(10% new oak; no malo) Captivating aromas of apple, pear, fresh herbs, dried spices and flowers. Quite dry and fresh-in fact, almost austere-with a lightly mineral, steely character to the flavors of apple, pear, citrus peel and dried herbs. Boasts very good density of texture and flavor intensity. Hold this for at least a few years before pulling the cork.

About the producer

Building-Ext
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.

View Producer

Product details

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

Why F+R?
Store
Store your collection in our bonded warehouse, only paying tax and duty if or when you arrange delivery.
Deliver
We sell wines and spirits to customers and clients in over 60 countries and can organise delivery to almost anywhere on the planet.
Sell
With effortless listing, promotion to our extensive network and valuation advice, there's no easier way to sell wine and spirits in your collection
Get the best F+R delivered in your inbox
Subscribe to our emails
Ⓒ 1994-2026 Fine+Rare Wines Ltd