Charles Krug

Carneros-Napa Valley Chardonnay

8.943 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Randy Fuller

This wine has a faint yellow tint in the glass. The nose gives off lemon notes with some minerality and a hint of orange peel and salinity. The palate shows off a lovely array of citrus flavors and a racy acidity that will make food pairing easy. This is a delightful wine, and it offers a lot for the price.

This wine has a faint yellow tint in the glass. The nose gives off lemon notes with some minerality and a hint of orange peel and salinity. The palate shows off a lovely array of citrus flavors and a racy acidity that will make food pairing easy. This is a delightful wine, and it offers a lot for the price.

Oct 8th, 2023
Sipping Fine Wine

Sunshine yellow with aromas of stone fruits with citrus notes. On the palate apple, peach and pear flavors with a lemon zest tang, light oak and vanilla spice. Good balance on a medium finish ending with some creamy mineral tones. Enjoyable, reasonably priced.

Sunshine yellow with aromas of stone fruits with citrus notes. On the palate apple, peach and pear flavors with a lemon zest tang, light oak and vanilla spice. Good balance on a medium finish ending with some creamy mineral tones. Enjoyable, reasonably priced.

Aug 8th, 2018
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.6

Another hit with the group that missed the mark with me. Lightly oaked with lemony baked apples.

Another hit with the group that missed the mark with me. Lightly oaked with lemony baked apples.

Oct 26th, 2016
Pat Mead

2018 Vintage. We haven’t had this wine in awhile and I am so glad we finally bought it again. Smooth, vanilla notes and great with salmon! The price was right! Will buy it again soon!

2018 Vintage. We haven’t had this wine in awhile and I am so glad we finally bought it again. Smooth, vanilla notes and great with salmon! The price was right! Will buy it again soon!

Nov 12th, 2021
GrapeXplorer

Restores my faith in #California #chardonnay. Fresh, with some old oak.

Restores my faith in #California #chardonnay. Fresh, with some old oak.

Nov 25th, 2016
Sharon Davis

Stainless steel and old French oak. Very little oak last. Crisp

Stainless steel and old French oak. Very little oak last. Crisp

Oct 25th, 2016
Dennis Kellison

Crisp, fruity

Crisp, fruity

Aug 19th, 2016
Courtney Gyrath

Rich and oaky and aromatic. Spot on my taste. Buttery, big body, good price.

Rich and oaky and aromatic. Spot on my taste. Buttery, big body, good price.

Jun 19th, 2016
Sean Smith

Great butteriness but I wanted more body out of this one. All in all a great wine to find in an airport lounge.

Great butteriness but I wanted more body out of this one. All in all a great wine to find in an airport lounge.

May 1st, 2016
Lori Peterson

Very nice vibrant Chardonnay. Well balanced with medium oak. Buttery with pops of fruit. Pairs beautifully with a halibut steak.

Very nice vibrant Chardonnay. Well balanced with medium oak. Buttery with pops of fruit. Pairs beautifully with a halibut steak.

Apr 15th, 2016