Chateau Montelena Chardonnay2018 NM 94 Preorder (Click here for price) "Aromas of florals, honeyed quince, vanilla; flavors of honeysuckle, apple spice, lemon meringue pie. Elegant and full bodied" 2020 RP 93 Preorder (Click here for price) "Bright gold, citrus (lime, lemon zest), green apple, honeysuckle, tropical hints (starfruit, pineapple). Classic, restrained style." 2021 D 93 Preorder (Click here for price) "Aromatic diversity: orange blossom, green apple, white peach,

Blend: 80% Merlot

harmonious finish

Originally called Domaine du Gay

The grapes are hand harvested and very lightly pressed

The finish leaves you wanting another sip

Merlot and Cabernet Franc

mouth-filling and vibrant with supple velvetytannins

This powerful wine with ripe aromas calls for similar dishes: sole fried in butter with almonds

and nesting boxes for native birds

Cheval Blanc's reconnection with its past was consummated in 1999 as Pierre Lurton visited a select parcel of the most treasured high elevation terroir in Argentina: Terrazas de los Andes' 76-year-old Las Compuertas vineyard

which we still see on Rolls-Royce cars today

is reputed to be several thousand names long