385 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Chardonnay
96+ Points

Domaine Albert Joly Puligny Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2024

A beautifully expressive Puligny with a deep golden hue and an exotic, floral perfume of ripe pear, quince, fresh herbs and ginger. Full-bodied and richly textured, yet remarkably cool, crisp and mineral-driven, with a vivid saline streak running through. Layers of orchard fruit, spice and crushed stone build across the palate before resolving into a... Read Full Review →
97 Points

Domaine Cottenceau Montagny 1er Montcuchot 2023

Brilliant and intense with ripe pear and hints of tropical fruit layered with mint, vanilla, and toasted hazelnut. A subtle touch of creamy oak adds richness without diminishing its remarkable freshness. The finish is chalky, saline, and strikingly steely. Magnificent and stunning Burgundy for the price. Read Full Review →
96 Points

Domaine Jean Dauvissat Chablis 1er Montmains 2023

A gorgeous, full-throttle effort, this beauty explodes from the glass with juicy stone fruits, blood orange, crushed lime and hints of exotic tropical fruit. Rich and mouthfilling yet remarkably fresh, it delivers layer upon layer of succulent fruit framed by a terrific savory, crushed-stone minerality. There’s serious intensity here, but no sense of heaviness. Vibrant... Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Domaine Laroche Chablis 1er Les Vaillons VV 2022

Deliciously crisp and beautifully textured, with a silky, full-bodied feel and just the right touch of polished oak. Bright tangerine and intense lemon-candy flavors are energized by loads of freshness. The pronounced saline-mineral character adds tension and keeps the wine remarkably vibrant. The spicy, mouthwatering finish lingers with citrus and crushed stone. An excellent value... Read Full Review →
97 Points

Ferren Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2022

Rich, creamy and beautifully mouth-filling, with generous layers of tangerine, ripe peach and tropical fruit. A subtle touch of butter, yeast and oak adds luxurious texture, while vibrant acidity provides refreshing lift and impeccable balance. Deliciously expressive and remarkably easy to drink, with a long, silky citrus and stone-fruit finish. Read Full Review →
98 Points

Hourglass Mabon Chardonnay Hyde 2024

What a blast. The nose jumps from the glass with orange peel, Meyer lemon, ripe pear and a flash of pineapple, wrapped in an intensely floral perfume. The palate is creamy and generous but kept wonderfully alive by a salty, saline edge, with hints of butter adding richness without weighing it down. Flashy, distinctive and... Read Full Review →
97 Points

La Sirena Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2025

A truly beautiful young Chardonnay, this brand new release already impresses with bold peach tart, white flowers, and a touch of honeyed richness. The palate is silky and layered, revealing tropical pineapple, ripe stone fruits, and crème brûlée. Bright lemon zest drives a long, clean finish featuring pears plus hints of buttered biscuits. Read Full Review →
97+ Points

Platt Vineyard Chardonnay Estate 2024

Abundant aromas of spring flowers, tangerine and buttery pastry. This crowd-pleaser features classic Russian River fruit loaded with ripe yellow apple, lychee and pineapple. Further notes of candied lemon, salted caramel and vanilla complement the satisfying roundness to the texture. Beautiful balance and a long, clean finish. A seriously tasty contender for California’s most sophisticated... Read Full Review →
99100 Points

Platt Vineyard Chardonnay Estate Reserve 2024

Once again, we were dazzled by this rising star Chardonnay. Wow! The plethora of perfectly balanced fruit flavors (e.g. dried apricot and Honeycrisp apples) plus ethereal nuances of lightly toasted oak, Filbert nuts, and flakey pastry on the finish. Since we were judging this white wine un-labeled (a.k.a. ‘blind’) several members assumed the 100% pristine... Read Full Review →