Château Boswell

Absolutely Eloise Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.320 ratings
9.48 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Shay A
9.4

Heck of a 3rd Friday to kick off the holidays!

Epitomizes Ritchie. I think this is actually better than Bevan’s. It’s not as butterscotch and powerful...shows some elegance. Nutty as always. Roasted walnut, honeyed hazelnut, burnt marzipan and rich salted popcorn finish. This is drinking wonderful right now. No need to hold! Awesome bottle
@David Schoonover

Heck of a 3rd Friday to kick off the holidays!

Epitomizes Ritchie. I think this is actually better than Bevan’s. It’s not as butterscotch and powerful...shows some elegance. Nutty as always. Roasted walnut, honeyed hazelnut, burnt marzipan and rich salted popcorn finish. This is drinking wonderful right now. No need to hold! Awesome bottle
@David Schoonover

Dec 22nd, 2018
James Pendergrass

James had this 8 years ago

James had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 26th, 2016
Geoffrey Luce

2012. A bit more age than it should have. Premox

2012. A bit more age than it should have. Premox

Aug 18th, 2016
David L

13' Château Boswell Absolutely Louise. It's a blending of "selected barrels" of Dutton Ranch/ Rued/Ritchie/ Sebastopol vineyards. Similar to the Voyage blending. These selected barrels are of a "softer"style. Decant for a bit...Drink at cellar temperature!

Château Boswell with winemaker Russell Bevan are just making some amazing Chardonnays (all unique).Tropical fruits are abundant, cider with some vanilla and a splash of acidity. So well balanced!

13' Château Boswell Absolutely Louise. It's a blending of "selected barrels" of Dutton Ranch/ Rued/Ritchie/ Sebastopol vineyards. Similar to the Voyage blending. These selected barrels are of a "softer"style. Decant for a bit...Drink at cellar temperature!

Château Boswell with winemaker Russell Bevan are just making some amazing Chardonnays (all unique).Tropical fruits are abundant, cider with some vanilla and a splash of acidity. So well balanced!

Mar 4th, 2016
Christopher Sprague

Really really well made.

Really really well made.

Apr 10th, 2015
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.2

OK, kind of generic and a bit too much butter and alcohol for me.

OK, kind of generic and a bit too much butter and alcohol for me.

Oct 17th, 2014
Punky Mahle

Ritchie and Rued vineyards are really talking now in this RRV Chard (blend of 3vyds)

Ritchie and Rued vineyards are really talking now in this RRV Chard (blend of 3vyds)

Oct 10th, 2014
Alicia Cypress

A little hot, but beautifully balanced in a California Chardonnay way.

A little hot, but beautifully balanced in a California Chardonnay way.

Oct 15th, 2017
Mark

Rich, vanilla, fruit. From our Napa trip. Kelly and I both really enjoyed it.

Rich, vanilla, fruit. From our Napa trip. Kelly and I both really enjoyed it.

Feb 20th, 2020
Michael Phillips

Lovely Burgundian style chard

Lovely Burgundian style chard

Aug 7th, 2018