Unoaked Chardonnay

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2016

Raveneau really nailed this vintage. A difficult growing season and minimal yields have nonetheless produced a stunning MDT, immensely generous, expressive and multidimensional wafting a floral, citrusy-spice inflicted bouquet layered in pastry cream and stony Chablisen minerality. The palate is magnificently textured, concentrated, long and voluptuous, slightly lower in acidity as 16’s can be, but still with plenty of power, tension and balance that belies the vintage norm. MDT is a tremendous success in 2016. Raveneau is king. 💛 — 4 days ago

Jan, Shay and 9 others liked this

Aubert

Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

It’s just always good. — 10 days ago

Jonathan, Ron and 5 others liked this

Pol Roger

Sir Winston Churchill Brut Champagne 2002

This was a slight off bottle. Enjoyable as always but lacked the rich textured complexity I was expecting for a mature bottle. It was less dense than prior experiences. — 12 days ago

Jose, Tom and 13 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2004

Beautiful poise. Light and refined. Soft lemon. Rock pools, minerality, a hint of corn and yellow flowers. Intense but light and dancing on the palate. Great balance and long. Powerful but still subtle. — 5 days ago

David Schachter
with David
LM, Shay and 9 others liked this

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2013

Flavorful and fruit forward, pair, honey, and a little hint of lemon — 3 days ago

Shay liked this

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 1996

Honeyed Edges, chalk. Fresh stone. Bright. Good. — a month ago

Jonathan DavidsonPaul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Jonathan, Paul and 1 other
Jan, Ceccherini and 8 others liked this

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 1999

From mag. Fresh and clear. Lemon and limestone and fine light floral notes. Precise and pretty — a month ago

Matt LichtenbergAmanda Crawford
with Matt and Amanda
Bob, Shay and 9 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2012

One of our absolute favorites. Light and living and just effervescent with lemon curd and clean starfruit and just enough acid to keep the structure together. Incredibly delicate and a well done balancing act to get these flavors to exist with just enough yeast to reflect the lees. Absolutely delightful.  — 14 days ago

Denise Espinoza
with Denise
Byron, Ron and 17 others liked this

Ruinart

Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay

A classic but delicious nonetheless. Ripe golden apples, pear, baked pie crust, slight crème brûlée. Creamy, slight buttery. — 18 days ago