139 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Chardonnay
98 Points

Remoissenet Meursault 1er Les Cras 2017

This oh-so-luxurious new 2019 Meursault captivates with a bouquet of fresh peaches and pears, plus citrus oil, hazelnuts, flakey pastry and nutmeg. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and supremely delicious with beautiful freshness plus hints of peach tart, nectarines, and mouth-watering vanilla wafers on the delightful finish. This is a...

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Remoissenet Chassagne Montrachet La Maltroie 2019

Another inspiring white wine from Burgundy’s celebrated 2019 vintage, this supremely delcious new arrival dazzled us with a galaxy of elegant fresh fruit flavors. The bouquet launched forth with audacious notes of honeysuckle and fresh gingerbread. The velvety rich texture leads to mesmerizing flavors including grilled pineapple, pears, poached apples, lemon crème Brule, and even...

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Shibumi Knoll Chardonnay Buena Tierra 2018

Our team was enchanted with this brand new release with team notes (unedited) that included exclamations of ‘oh wow! This is beautiful’ and ‘sooo pure and delicious.’ Initial notes of apple crisp, fresh pineapple and pears lead to toasted caramel (think top layer of Crème Brûlée) and creamy oak on the savory finish. The delightfully...

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Cattleya Chardonnay Call to Adventure RRV 2019

Sampling this mesmerizing new white wine is like sipping liquid gold, easily one of California’s very most refreshingly delicious Chardonnays and this new vintage is once again a strong candidate for Boutique Chardonnay of the Year! The opulent bouquet boasts honeysuckle and jasmine aromas then features notes of succulent lemon tart, mandarin orange peel, ginger...

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Adversity Chardonnay 5 Wells 2020

This new Chardonnay discovery is outrageously delicious, reminding us of the finest Peter Michael or Aubert bottlings (before they were famous). The bold fruit is simultaneously gloriously refreshing, crisp, and lingering on the palate thanks to the overall balance. Captivating notes of honey-crisp apples, tropical fruit and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the front...

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97 Points

Domaine Albert Grivault Meursault 1er Perrieres 2019

The 2019 Meursault Perrieres entices from the start with a silky smooth texture and bouquet boasting opulent aromas of pear, lemon oil and honeysuckle. Those enticing notes continue through the luxurious mid-palate leading to crisp, clean and elegant flavors of tangerine plus lemon meringue pie and hints of vanilla. This delightful new import will offer...

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Domaine Albert Grivault Meursault 1er Clos des Perrieres 2019

The 2019 Meursault Clos de Perrieres is an awe-inspiring triumph highlighting the uniquely majestic characteristics of this vintage: freshness, vibrancy and opulence all dancing in harmony. Notes of Golden Delicious apple and white peach lead to a palate that is dazzling in its complexity, boasting majestic layers of tightly wound fruit with hints of nectarine...

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96 Points

Domaine Bouard Bonnefoy St. Aubin 1er Les Combes 2020

Intense aromatics of pear, white peach, and a hint of mint waft from the glass and continue gracefully on the palate to include light tropical and floral notes along with hints of spice. The palate is extremely elegant and with a refreshing core of minerality, citrus fruit and a hint of tangy vanilla oak on the finish. This is extremely...

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Remoissenet le Montrachet Grand Cru 2019

This remarkable new Grand Cru from Burgundy’s universally celebrated 2019 vintage is simply dazzling. The texture is velvety smooth with rich and refreshing bright fruit thanks to this harmonious vintage. Honeysuckle and lilacs on the bouquet lead to a plethora of sumptuous flavors including flaky croissant, toasted almonds, Crème Brûlée. Hints of fresh tropical fruit...

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Chateau Boswell Chardonnay Ritchie 2012
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Chateau Boswell Chardonnay RRV Ritchie 2017

This is California Chardonnay at its best! With just a few years of cellar time, the 2017 Chateau Boswell Ritchie is now even more ultra-rich and opulent, yet gloriously refreshing with dazzling bright fruit. The introduction features a symphony of fresh fruit flavors balanced by a sense of harmony and class only found in California’s blue...

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