KA

9.2

Oak Room DC — a day ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Better than I remember — 3 months ago

with Sarah

Brian S

9.3

2023 vintage glad I have another bottle to see how this ages. Raspberry, cherry, plum, mushroom, forest floor, blood orange. Lovely wine. — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2006 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Tannins pretty well-integrated at this point. If it is not at the top of its’ particular bell curve, darn near close. 3.20.26. — 6 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Ruby with elegant red fruit aromas and gentle floral spice, aged for 10 months in French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and cranberry with notes of tea, herb pepper with wet stone notes. Soft tannins on a long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral notes. Very Nice! — 8 months ago

Eric Urbani

8.9

From my home state of Michigan comes this surprisingly good rose of Pinot. — 3 years ago

Nathan Renfro

9.5

Same comments as previously. This wine is fantastic! — 5 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.4

Nose is 100. Palate is great but lacking just a little. So good! — 2 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

Best value Pinot around! — 3 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.8

Holy shit! Best vintage I’ve tasted of this. Perfectly balanced. Maybe more like A 98. Upped rating. Insaneeee!! — 5 months ago

Ed Chin

9.0

The initial taste was candied but quickly turned to tart red fruit The earthy element and light body reminded me of a Pinot. Not a Burg 🤔 — 8 months ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

Wonderful but a tiny bit thin. — a year ago

Randall Brater

9.0

Consistent with notes from @Jason Brater. Went beautifully with charcuterie. — 5 years ago

Joshua Fisher

9.6

Winemaker shown — 5 years ago

Ed Chin

9.2

Crunchy tart red fruit that surprisingly has a few years to go. QPR!!! — 2 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Chappellet — Grower Collection “Five Blocks” Calesa Vineyard Chardonnay 2020
Petaluma Gap AVA, Sonoma County, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview:
A very limited-production Chardonnay sourced from the Calesa Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap AVA. Built from cool-climate tension and precision, this 2020 vintage elevates the profile of the wine with greater depth, layered complexity, and remarkable balance while preserving the vibrant tropical-citrus core characteristic of the site.

Aromas & Flavors:
Intense yet refined aromas of lemon curd, tropical citrus, baked guava, white peach, and subtle lychee, intertwined with delicate white spices and hints of mandarin zest. The palate unfolds in layers with vibrant citrus energy, savory mineral nuances, and beautifully integrated oak.

Mouthfeel:
Exceptionally balanced and textured. Fresh acidity drives the wine from start to finish, while a striking tension on the back palate gives the wine precision and lift. Creamy without heaviness, polished without excess, finishing long, energetic, and remarkably composed.

Food Pairings:
Butter-poached lobster, scallops, roast chicken with herbs, creamy seafood pasta, miso-glazed cod, or aged Comté.

Verdict:
A serious and highly expressive Chardonnay that showcases how powerful and refined California Chardonnay can become in the right cool-climate hands. The 2020 clearly steps above the 2022 in complexity, texture, and overall precision while still maintaining the vibrant tropical freshness that defines the vineyard.

🍷 Did You Know?
The Petaluma Gap’s cold Pacific winds naturally slow ripening and thicken grape skins, helping Chardonnays develop both concentrated flavor intensity and the kind of acidity-driven tension more commonly associated with top cool-climate regions. Cheers! — 4 months ago

Peter Montoleone

9.4

Drinking really well right now! — 6 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.4

Best vintage of this! — a year ago

Kamall

9.2

Deep, dark and lovely texture. — 5 years ago

ScottandTina

10

Amazing! Just as good as chateau Fontaine — 5 years ago