| Producer | Chateau Montelena |
| Country | United States |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 210000010564 |
| Size | 750ml |
The 2020 Chardonnay was released in October 2022. As usual, it's a non-malolactic fermentation wine, matured in a relatively small proportion of new French oak, and so it reveals hints of apple, tangerine and lime on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, it's sappy, a bit linear and vibrant on the palate, finishing crisp and long. I've capped the aging estimate at a decade, but past vintages have aged successfully for 20 years or more, depending on your preferences. Best After 2023