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Chateau Montelena Chardonnay – Napa Valley, California
White

Château Montelena Chardonnay 2022

£85.49

A Napa Valley Chardonnay from the producer renowned for putting Californian Chardonnay on the world stage, layering citrus and orchard fruit over a refined, mineral core. Delicious with shellfish or creamy pasta.

United StatesNapa Valley, United States·Chardonnay
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ABV 13.6%Size 75clClosure CorkServe 8–10°C
Why we chose it

“The Montelena Chardonnay also won Paris in 1976 — the wine that changed the world’s view of California. Still extraordinary: rich, mineral, perfectly balanced. An occasion bottle.”

Kelli - Wine Buyer
Pairs with:Oily FishWhite FishChickenPasta (Cream)Shellfish
About this wine

Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2022 is more than just a fine wine — it's a piece of history. In 1976, this very Chardonnay stunned the world at the Judgement of Paris, triumphing over the best of Burgundy in a blind tasting that forever redefined global perceptions of American wine. Its victory put Napa Valley on the map and remains a defining moment in modern winemaking.

Today, the wine continues to embody that same spirit of elegance and precision. Aromas of green apple, ripe pear, and citrus blossom lead into a palate of creamy texture and balanced acidity, with hints of vanilla and toasted oak. The finish is long, mineral, and beautifully poised. Crafted with meticulous care and respect for terroir, this legendary Chardonnay stands as a timeless symbol of Napa's excellence and quiet confidence.

About the producer

Château Montelena is one of the most storied estates in Napa Valley, famous for producing the Chardonnay that won the 1976 Paris Tasting (the 'Judgement of Paris'), defeating the finest Burgundies in a blind tasting and establishing California's place on the world fine wine stage. Founded in 1882, the estate produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel from mountain-influenced estate vineyards that produce wines of considerable complexity and age-worthiness.

United States wine region landscape. Photo: torbakhopper (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons (cropped)

Where This Wine Comes From

Grown by Château Montelena in Napa Valley, United States — Chardonnay, shaped by the soils and seasons it calls home. Napa Valley's character, bottled.

Chardonnay

From steely Chablis to opulent Napa. The world's most planted white.

PRODUCER

Château Montelena

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REGION

Napa Valley

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COUNTRY

United States

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