Andrew Formi

9.0

Tough 2nd act after S/O Serbia 21 — a month ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

16-20 years ago I was shunning Chardonnay, now in retrospect I'm fully convinced I was simply trying to like the wrong stuff. In the late 90's there was a great proliferation of heavily oak influenced CA Chardonnays to choose, they were every place within reach at every shop. Had I started with Chablis, likely my take on the grape would have evolved more respect earlier in my palate development.

Fast forward to recent times, and I simply can't get enough of white Burgundy. The diversity and complexity of flavors, all derived from the growing environment, still astounds.

The bottle at hand is likely my favorite Chardonnay from anywhere, in the sub-$30 price point.

Nose of a distant seashore, lemon skin, lemon squeezed over flint, slate and granite slabs. (I'd really like an oyster right now!)

Palate is lemon-y tropical fruits, limestone dust and citrus pith, so rich with a med-long finish.

Chablis...So Good! If I were to ever write the manifesto of the Chardonnay fan, it may begin with Léchet fruit. — 5 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

This is easily 1er Cru in quality. Great 14’s here. Penetrating mineral nose. Lime, apple skins, minerals, seashell complexity. Smoking. Palate is like drinking the ocean if it were made of Chardonnay. Seashells, good tannic grip, textured and deep. Sensational concentration and balance. Dense and chewy with tremendous grip. Huge minerals. No rush. Delicious today but young. — 6 years ago