Chateau Montelena 2006 Chardonnay Napa Valley

Quality Rating:

6.7

Value Rating:

7.7

Retail Price: $44 (average)
Restaurant Price: $83 (average)

Winery: Chateau Montelena Winery

Region:
  California
  California
  Napa Valley
  Napa Valley



Retail Prices

RetailerPriceSize
Half Wit Wines$30.00375ml

Restaurant Prices

RestaurantPrice
INDIGO$72.00
The Grill on the Alley - San Jose$82.00
Farallon$85.00
Viognier$95.00

Professional Tasting Notes

 
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"The 2006 Chardonnay has slightly more honeyed apple notes and hints of freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon zest...91" WA 12?07
Zachys
Montelena’s non-malolactic Chardonnay hasn’t changed in more than 30 years, and they certainly deserve credit for that. It rarely sees more than 20% new oak, and in certain vintages can age remarkably well. The 2006 Chardonnay has slightly more honeyed apple notes and hints of freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon zest. The wine is incredibly consistent from year to year, seemingly regardless of vintage conditions, and the 2006 seems to be just slightly more evolved and forward than the 2005. I’m sure it will still be humming along 10 or more years from now.
All Star Wine & Spirits
According to Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; Montelenas non-malolactic Chardonnay hasnt changed in more than 30 years, and they certainly deserve credit for that. It rarely sees more than 20% new oak, and in certain vintages can age remarkably well. The 2006 Chardonnay has slightly more honeyed apple notes and hints of freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon zest. The wine is incredibly consistent from year to year, seemingly regardless of vintage conditions, and the 2006 seems to be just slightly more evolved and forward than the 2005. Im sure it will still be humming along 10 or more years from now.
NapaCabs
"The 2006 Chardonnay has slightly more honeyed apple notes and hints of freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon zest...91" WA 12?07
Zachys
Montelena’s non-malolactic Chardonnay hasn’t changed in more than 30 years, and they certainly deserve credit for that. It rarely sees more than 20% new oak, and in certain vintages can age remarkably well. The 2006 Chardonnay has slightly more honeyed apple notes and hints of freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon zest. The wine is incredibly consistent from year to year, seemingly regardless of vintage conditions, and the 2006 seems to be just slightly more evolved and forward than the 2005. I’m sure it will still be humming along 10 or more years from now.
All Star Wine & Spirits





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