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La Splendeur Du Soleil Monterey Chardonnay

8.951 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
Monterey, Central 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

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate flavors of apple, pineapple and lemon citrus, cinnamon notes, ok balanced with acidity. Medium finish ending with nutty spice, mineral and citrus notes.

Pale lemon color with aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, vanilla and nutty scents. On the palate flavors of apple, pineapple and lemon citrus, cinnamon notes, ok balanced with acidity. Medium finish ending with nutty spice, mineral and citrus notes.

Oct 9th, 2025
Martin Bergo

Generous, elegant, moderate on the oak.

Generous, elegant, moderate on the oak.

Jan 8th, 2023
Pat A
9.7

Wow for an oaked Chardonnay, I like that! Green apple taste... Key lime... Smooth. Even Steph liked it.

Wow for an oaked Chardonnay, I like that! Green apple taste... Key lime... Smooth. Even Steph liked it.

1 person found it helpfulJun 12th, 2024
Matthew Sparling

Meh. Too fruity and no oak flavor. For the price I’d take a pass on purchasing it again.

Meh. Too fruity and no oak flavor. For the price I’d take a pass on purchasing it again.

Aug 19th, 2025
Brian Campfield

Buttery, velvety, delicious

Buttery, velvety, delicious

Aug 13th, 2025
Jamie birch

Tobacco, leather. Not too crisp. Muted. Enjoyable. Good color. Like it.

Tobacco, leather. Not too crisp. Muted. Enjoyable. Good color. Like it.

Jun 20th, 2024
Brandi Bratek

Easy sipper with just the right amount of oak and buttery notes.

Easy sipper with just the right amount of oak and buttery notes.

Apr 24th, 2024
David Martin

Citrus smell with a very buttery taste. Not my favorite Chardonnay, but still pretty good.

Citrus smell with a very buttery taste. Not my favorite Chardonnay, but still pretty good.

Mar 9th, 2024
Satoka

さっぱりしていて美味しい

さっぱりしていて美味しい

Sep 9th, 2023
Karen Kimbaris

Enjoyed the soft buttery taste. It was wonderful with sauté snapper. I would definitely purchase again since I do not care for a strong oaky Chardonnay.

Enjoyed the soft buttery taste. It was wonderful with sauté snapper. I would definitely purchase again since I do not care for a strong oaky Chardonnay.

Sep 17th, 2022