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Barnett blends two specific clones from two distinctive blocks from the fames Sangiacomo Vineyard in Carneros to create layers for a more varied flavor profile. This was the latest Read More...
they have ever begun harvest of this Chardonnay because 2010 was such a cool year. But this long hangtime allowed the flavor profile to develope to perfection without any detrimental weather for these two blocks.
Honeysuckle and Bosque Pear are immediate on the nose of the 2011 Sangiacomo Chardonnay. The nose also offers hints of white pepper, caramel, lily-perfume with some soapstone minerality. This Chardonnay has good viscosity, which becomes richer in time. More tropical notes of mango and pineapple are present on the palette. The residual Malic acid balances out the viscosity of this weighty wine. Bright with fruit in its youth this wine will develop nicely over the next 7-8 years.
Honeysuckle and Bosque Pear are immediate on the nose of the 2011 Sangiacomo Chardonnay. The nose also offers hints of white pepper, caramel, lily-perfume with some soapstone minerality. This Chardonnay has good viscosity, which becomes richer in time. More tropical notes of mango and pineapple are present on the palette. The residual Malic acid balances out the viscosity of this weighty wine. Bright with fruit in its youth this wine will develop nicely over the next 7-8 years.
$286.99
STEPHEN TANZER 93 POINTS: "(I tasted a sample taken from barrel in August, shortly before the bottling): Good full yellow. Big, ripe aromas of lemon oil, smoke, Read More...
hazelnut and vanillin oak. Opulent, mouthfilling and seamless, with serious depth to its flavors of mirabelle, fresh peach and spices. Finishes long and aromatic, with palate-staining flavors of peach oil and spicy oak. A particularly large-scaled Batard with surprising subtlety."
$450.00
BURGHOUND 95 POINTS - "(with thanks to the Phoenix Chevaliers). An intensely floral and still exceptionally fresh nose is nuanced with hints of spice Read More...
and citrus where the latter can also be found on the textured and borderline massive flavors that display absolutely no sense of heaviness on the exceptionally rich finish that drenches and stains the palate. This is a big wine yet there is a firm acid backbone that keeps everything in ideal balance and overall, it's an extremely impressive effort. While the abundant dry extract enables this, like many '05s, to drink with pleasure now, in magnum format I personally would allow for at least another 4 to 5 years of bottle age."
$770.00
BURGHOUND DONT MISS 92-95 POINTS - "An expressive and actually quite elegant nose of lemon rind, spiced pear, white peach and plenty of dried floral influences. Read More...
The supple, round and imposingly scaled big-bodied flavors are impressively concentrated and while quite powerful, they are also quite seductively textured before culminating in an explosive yet impeccably well-balanced finish. This is potentially a knockout."
$349.99
STEPHEN TANZER 91 POINTS - "Good full yellow with a gold tinge. Ripe aromas of apricot and honey. Large-scaled, silky and exotic, with a slightly phenolic Read More...
character to the ripe apricot fruit. Impressively big but I wanted more definition, cut and complexity. Finishes with a suggestion of warmth."
$169.99
BURGHOUND 95 POINTS "DON'T MISS! " - "Here the nose is notably more restrained than that of the Criots with its pure white rose, lavender, pear and Read More...
lemon rind suffused nose. There is excellent richness and outstanding size, weight and power to the overtly muscular flavors that are blessed with an abundance of dry extract on the explosively long and palate staining finish. Like the Criots, this is bone dry with genuinely impeccable balance that should allow this to successfully age and improve for 10 to 12 years."
$354.99
Rich floral and fruit aromas with a toasty touch. Full-bodied and complex on the palate, this wine is enveloped with charming fleshiness. Very good ageing potential.
$288.99
BURGHOUND 92-94 POINTS - "The beautifully layered nose features ripe orchard fruit, in particular dried peach and apricot along with pretty floral Read More...
notes that are framed by a soft application of wood. The generous and extremely rich, full-bodied and impressively powerful flavors are certainly opulent but not ponderous, indeed the saline finish remains admirably focused and altogether well-balanced on the seriously persistent, dry and clean backend."
$15.95
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John-Paul Brun's 2010 Domaine Des Terres Dorees, Beaujolais Blanc is 100% Chardonnay, and a pure expression of the grape. Light-Read More...
John-Paul Brun's 2010 Domaine Des Terres Dorees, Beaujolais Blanc is 100% Chardonnay, and a pure expression of the grape. Light-Read More...
bodied with aromas and flavors of Fuji apples, orange blossoms, citrus, and sea spray. A nice backbone of acid holding it all together, making it lively and very enjoyable.
$99.99
BURGHOUND "SWEET SPOT OUTSTANDING" 92 POINTS - "The last vestiges of reduction detract only mildly from the otherwise nuanced and well-layered aromas Read More...
of peach, citrus and white flowers. The rich flavors retain a fine sense of definition as well as a subtle minerality on the suave, silky and explosively long finish. This is a wine of harmony and grace that should age well."
$54.99
BURGHOUND 88-91 POINTS: "Here too there is discreet wood framing primarily white flower and lemon-based aromas that also evidence a pretty hint of minerality. Read More...
There is good precision to the rich, supple and delicious middle weight flavors that culminate in a citrusy finish that delivers real punch."
$104.99
BURGHOUND 91 POINS: "A beautifully layered nose is remarkably complex as it combines notes of petrol, mineral reduction, lemon zest, white flowers and a hint Read More...
of wood. There is reasonably good detail to the relatively soft and forward flavors that possess fine energy and excellent length. I wouldn't call this a classic Drouhin Clos des Mouches but it is lovely all the same."
$69.99
BURGHOUND 89-91 POINTS - " A discreet if not invisible touch of wood frames airy and quite cool aromas of citrus, white flowers and almost pungent Read More...
stone notes that can also be found on the textured and soundly concentrated middle weight flavors that terminate in a tension-filled, precise and well-balanced finish. Lovely and fashioned in an understated style that should allow for 6 to 8 years of upside development potential."
It begins with terroir. A large plot with the evocative name of “Les Champs Au Pied Du Mont” (or “the fields at the foot of the mountain”) is located on the slope overlooking the outskirts of Beaune. This vineyard, facing due east, produces both red and white wine. Chardonnay is planted on the upper part of the slope with chalky soil. The nose starts with a base of light oak quickly covered in river water; the chalk where it grows upon lends it this mineral characteristic and unique personality. Warm wood spice, golden apple and Chinese white pear flavors act as décolletage to the beautifully dominant minerality; think glacial, granitic runoff ensconced with a touch of sea salt. The palate weight is lush but kept lean as ápropos acidity courses throughout. The finish brings an echo of lemon curd that reverberates on and on for minutes. Beautiful wine.
It begins with terroir. A large plot with the evocative name of “Les Champs Au Pied Du Mont” (or “the fields at the foot of the mountain”) is located on the slope overlooking the outskirts of Beaune. This vineyard, facing due east, produces both red and white wine. Chardonnay is planted on the upper part of the slope with chalky soil. The nose starts with a base of light oak quickly covered in river water; the chalk where it grows upon lends it this mineral characteristic and unique personality. Warm wood spice, golden apple and Chinese white pear flavors act as décolletage to the beautifully dominant minerality; think glacial, granitic runoff ensconced with a touch of sea salt. The palate weight is lush but kept lean as ápropos acidity courses throughout. The finish brings an echo of lemon curd that reverberates on and on for minutes. Beautiful wine.
$13.95
Now here’s a Chardonnay that will stand tall with any other in the under-$20 category. Bennett Family Wines is an extension of William Grant and Sons who have been dedicated Read More...
to hand-selecting excellent wines and spirits for over a century. Bennett’s Winemaker is David Cronin, who before coming aboard in 2001 made wines for Far Niente, Joseph Phelps, and Niebaum-Coppola.Sourced from several vineyards in the Russian River Valley, this wine from the excellent 2007 vintage delivers way beyond the price. If you’re not seduced by the bouquet of pineapple and buttered brioche, Chardonnay lovers will find irresistable the ensuing layers of ripe apple and mango, the subtle note of rosemary, and the long mineral-laden finish. Give in!
$47.95
WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS-"The NV (2008) Brut Nature Chardonnay Les Beaux Regards impresses for its focus vibrancy and cut. Lemon, pastry and white flowers Read More...
emerge from the glass as this tightly wound, pure Chardonnay shows off its considerable personality. The 2008 is all about minerality and precision. The Beaux Regards is a blend of 2/3rds Ludes and 1/3rd Mareuil-le-Port fruit. The 2008 is the first vintage aged on cork and was disgorged in November 2011. Today, the 2008 comes across as painfully tight and need of further bottle age. Still, I loved it."
2 STARS CHAMPAGNE GUIDE-"This blanc de blancs cuvée combines chardonnay from two different terroirs: two-thirds of it comes from Ludes, while one-third is from vineyards around Mareuil-le-Port, in the Vallée de la Marne. The 2006 was extremely closed upon release, but over the last year it has blossomed nicely, particularly upon being given some post-disgorgement age (this sample was disgorged in September of 2009). Today this has a surprisingly savory aroma on the nose, showing notes of braised meats, toasted nuts and peppery spice along with a creamy, slightly honeyed richness. It’s full of bright fruit on the palate, its sleekly velvety flavors of apricot, peach skins, grapefruit and green apple demonstrating a sappy, textural depth. The finish is long and impeccably balanced, marked by a prominent minerality: serve this in a tulip-shaped wine glass rather than a flute to bring out the full range of aromas and show the wine to its best advantage. Last tasted: 11/10"
2 STARS CHAMPAGNE GUIDE-"This blanc de blancs cuvée combines chardonnay from two different terroirs: two-thirds of it comes from Ludes, while one-third is from vineyards around Mareuil-le-Port, in the Vallée de la Marne. The 2006 was extremely closed upon release, but over the last year it has blossomed nicely, particularly upon being given some post-disgorgement age (this sample was disgorged in September of 2009). Today this has a surprisingly savory aroma on the nose, showing notes of braised meats, toasted nuts and peppery spice along with a creamy, slightly honeyed richness. It’s full of bright fruit on the palate, its sleekly velvety flavors of apricot, peach skins, grapefruit and green apple demonstrating a sappy, textural depth. The finish is long and impeccably balanced, marked by a prominent minerality: serve this in a tulip-shaped wine glass rather than a flute to bring out the full range of aromas and show the wine to its best advantage. Last tasted: 11/10"
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Fragrant, with floral, spice and nectarine notes that are crisp and delicate, ending with a snappy apple aftertaste. Drink now.
$17.99
The resulting wine is a perfect expression of Monterey Chardonnay, with bright citrus and tropical fruit aromas married with mineral notes and subtle toasty oak nuances. The lush, Read More...
opulent palate is intense and focused with complex flavors of ripe pineapple, lime, mineral notes, and crème brulèe lingering on a long, creamy finish.
$72.98
WINE ADVOCATE 89 POINTS -"The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru comes across as relatively soft and understated. Lemon, white flowers, spices and mint Read More...
emerge gracefully from this feminine, attractive Blanc de Blancs. This is Lot L35200904011M. Disgorged September 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2015."
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