Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | $75.00≈ €66.74 · £56.38 | montelena.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | $100.00≈ €88.99 · £75.17 | montelena.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Bright fruit and vineyard flavors for 3–5 years after the November 2025 release; complexity builds toward maturity after 15–20 years, with further aging possible.
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 8–October 10, 2023
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 23–August 1, 2024
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Aged for 10 months in 100% French oak, 25% new; released in November 2025.
Tasting Notes Pear, lime leaf, orange blossom, citrus, green apple, flinty minerals, bright acidity, tension, and a weighty mouthfeel.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates August 20–September 7, 2022
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 11–27, 2023
Production Details Aged for 10 months in French oak, 25% new.
Tasting Notes Peach, apricot, kiwi, orange blossom, cantaloupe, mandarin, Meyer lemon, lemon verbena, green apple, graham cracker, cinnamon, toast, D’Anjou pear, cider, lemon zest, and ginger.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates August 17–September 7, 2021
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date August 12–18, 2022
Production Details Aged for 10 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Orange blossom, green apple, white peach, chamomile, honeysuckle, lemon balm, cinnamon, mint, minerality, lemon curd, crème brûlée, melon, banana, starfruit, D’Anjou pear, baking spice, candied citrus, vanilla, and marzipan.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.8%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates August 22–28, 2020
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 26–August 2, 2021
Production Details Aged for 10 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Green apple, honeysuckle, orange blossom, lime leaf, lemon zest, vanilla, starfruit, pineapple, Asian pear, lemon curd, pie crust, chalk, and fresh apricot.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 2–20, 2019
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July–August 2020
Production Details Aged for 10 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Melon, orange blossom, fresh peach, honeysuckle, apricot, pie crust, toast, mango, Meyer lemon, chalky minerality, baking spice, crème brûlée, Asian pear, pineapple, hazelnut, and almond.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates August 23–September 4, 2017
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 17–27, 2018
Production Details Aged for 10 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Fresh peach, apricot, honeydew, citrus blossom, rose water, pear, cinnamon, lemon curd, bright acidity, green apple, toast, candied stone fruit, white pepper, and orange zest.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates August 23–September 12, 2016
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 17–27, 2017
Production Details Aged for 10 months in French oak; released in fall 2018.
Tasting Notes Honeysuckle, jasmine, apple blossom, vanilla, lemon balm, green apple, candied orange peel, baking spices, bright acidity, minerality, toast, and sweet pear.
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2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Region Napa Valley
Harvest Dates September 29–October 14, 2011
Oak Details 8% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak8%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date August 2012
Production Details Aged for 10 months in 100% French oak, 8% new; released October 1, 2013.
Tasting Notes Pear, crisp green apple, tropical fruit, honeysuckle, nectarine, white peach, lychee, fresh citrus, pear tart, and nuttiness.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515, USA
Phone
+1 707-942-5105
Email
Owner
Moët Hennessy (LVMH)
Cellarmaster
Matt Crafton