Clos du Val Wine Co.

Estate Carneros Chardonnay

9.026 ratings
9.16 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
Sipping Fine Wine

With grapes from Carneros, pale lemon with aromas of stone, citrus fruits and spice. The palate had flavors of apple, pear, peach, lemon zest and melon, complex, mineral tones with soft creamy oak and sweet spice. The wine was fresh, a bit creamy, with vibrant crisp acidity, well balanced on a long finish. Nice Chard with some mid-term aging potential. Outstanding!

With grapes from Carneros, pale lemon with aromas of stone, citrus fruits and spice. The palate had flavors of apple, pear, peach, lemon zest and melon, complex, mineral tones with soft creamy oak and sweet spice. The wine was fresh, a bit creamy, with vibrant crisp acidity, well balanced on a long finish. Nice Chard with some mid-term aging potential. Outstanding!

Oct 7th, 2020
David Devan

Thanks for bringing the 2015 CdV Chardonnay to the party. It's been fun rediscovering this Napa brand with JM Chappellet.

Thanks for bringing the 2015 CdV Chardonnay to the party. It's been fun rediscovering this Napa brand with JM Chappellet.

Aug 11th, 2017
Adam Beasley

Not too overblown. Nice bitterness in the finish.

Not too overblown. Nice bitterness in the finish.

Dec 4th, 2021
Laura Purdy

Holy cow. Rich, butterscotch finish. This is like a piece of candy you want to last forever.

Holy cow. Rich, butterscotch finish. This is like a piece of candy you want to last forever.

Jun 12th, 2020
Sean Townley

And that concludes Ann’s white wine blind taste test.

And that concludes Ann’s white wine blind taste test.

Apr 22nd, 2020
Pete Turley

Big California Chardonnay... Butter and cream up front with some peach on the finish.

Big California Chardonnay... Butter and cream up front with some peach on the finish.

Jul 18th, 2019
Austin Tabbone

A pleasant toasty ness, a touch of buttery character.

A pleasant toasty ness, a touch of buttery character.

Oct 2nd, 2018
Lisa Reynolds

Typical napa Chardonnay. Too much oak for me.

Typical napa Chardonnay. Too much oak for me.

Aug 14th, 2018
I
9.0

1st Partment wine. Good, nada out there just well balanced n good

1st Partment wine. Good, nada out there just well balanced n good

Mar 25th, 2018
Steve Rura

A bit smoky with a refreshing finish

A bit smoky with a refreshing finish

Jan 14th, 2018