Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.5

Absolutely excellent chardonnay; totally opposite to the fruity brigade that dominates reviewers' minds; this is restraint, mealy, wheaten nose; great maturity though lime green at 7 yrs; 12% alc, hand sorted, mature vines meaning 35+ I guess; taut and true to light- medium category of this variety; has dignity not brashness; long ager too; paired with seafood bouillabaisse; #drinkoz #victorianwine #yarravalley #dixonscreek #debortoli #chardonnay #reserverelease #2008 #12% #maturewine #maturingchardonnay #maturevines — 9 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.3

Great chardonnay maturing well; not finished; 2007 Les Champs- Gains 1er cru from Puligny- Montrachet; maker Belland; lime green colour development; acidity better than many pinots from the same vintage; #driinkburgundy #drinkpinotnoir #bourgogne #pulignymontrachet #1ercru #leschampsgains #chardonnay #maturingchardonnay — 10 years ago