Domaine de la Bongran

Viré-Clessé Chardonnay

9.031 ratings
8.911 pro ratings
Viré-Clessé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
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
Daron Watson

rich candy citrus & orchard fruit quickly transforms to wood

rich candy citrus & orchard fruit quickly transforms to wood

1 person found it helpfulSep 10th, 2015
Sybaritewino C.Lawrence

Yum. oxidized style of Chardonnay with great acidity, charm & character.

Yum. oxidized style of Chardonnay with great acidity, charm & character.

May 28th, 2015
Ray Isle

Executive Wine Editor Food & Wine Magazine

9.3

Haven't had this wine in a long time; forgotten how much I like it.

Haven't had this wine in a long time; forgotten how much I like it.

Oct 9th, 2014
Cyrus Hazzard

Concierge Wine Sales Total Wine & More

8.2

Mag

Mag

Jul 21st, 2014
Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

9.5

2002 Thevenet... Emp throw back for Kate!

2002 Thevenet... Emp throw back for Kate!

Apr 10th, 2014
Jody Scharf

Delicious

Delicious

Mar 15th, 2022
Paul J
9.0

Dark gold color. Nose has funk and vegetables on it. Wine is dominated by honey and camomile. Very dense and lingers on the palate. I think it’s slightly past prime, but not bad. Just not my style.

Dark gold color. Nose has funk and vegetables on it. Wine is dominated by honey and camomile. Very dense and lingers on the palate. I think it’s slightly past prime, but not bad. Just not my style.

May 24th, 2019
Tanja Yokum

"Affectionately esoteric."

"Affectionately esoteric."

May 20th, 2017
Michael Phillips

Still wonderful in magnum hint of R.s

Still wonderful in magnum hint of R.s

Aug 21st, 2016
Tanja Yokum

Loved this wine at Spring Paris.

Loved this wine at Spring Paris.

Nov 21st, 2015