156 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Chardonnay
98 Points

Bure Chardonnay Malena Ritchie Vineyard 2017

This is California boutique Chardonnay at its best! With just a few years of cellar time, the 2017 Bure Family Ritchie is now even more ultra-rich and opulent, yet gloriously refreshing with dazzling bright fruit. Flamboyant notes of butterscotch and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the palate intertwined with notes of fresh peaches, vanilla,...

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Domaine Albert Joly Puligny Montrachet Les Charmes 2020

This brand new import is a truly sensational example of silky smooth Puligny Montrachet at an astonishing price from a universally celebrated vintage such as 2020. This nectar displays a golden combination of crisp and elegant minerality with exhilarating fruit flavors including Meyer lemon, nectarines, fresh coconut, grilled pineapple and even hints of freshly baked...

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97 Points

Argot Chardonnay Le Rayon Vert 2019

Inspired by the wines of Meursault, this Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay exhibits notes of pear, melon, and tropical fruit with layers of toasty creamy oak. It’s extremely approachable and has delicious flavors of freshly baked banana bread, butterscotch pudding, caramel, and white chocolate. Don’t be fooled by the delicious laundry list of desserts we just named;...

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96 Points

The Hilt Chardonnay Estate 2018

This delightfully delicious Chardonnay is both elegant and refreshing in style. Supremely balanced with hints of bright fruit flavors (melons, citrus, plus honey crisp apples) and minerality that delivers an overall elegance rarely found outside France. This wine truly has something to offer Chardonnay lovers of every stripe and we highly recommend.” – August 2022

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Nid Tisse Chardonnay Bacigalupi 2019

The Nid Tisse Bacigalupi Vineyard 2019 is also superb with an even more impressive finish that is simultaneously refreshing and supremely delicious with silky white peach, lemon crème Brule, and freshly baked croissant flavors. Savor this gem with an array of seafood menus or creamy French cheeses for a memorable happy hour. Best now through...

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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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