Domaine Emilian Gillet (Thévenet)

Quintaine Viré-Clessé Chardonnay

9.091 ratings
9.114 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
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.7

I love this producers wines , but this one has just too much alcohol for me 14.5 % for a Chardonnay... love the other wines they make

I love this producers wines , but this one has just too much alcohol for me 14.5 % for a Chardonnay... love the other wines they make

Mar 9th, 2021
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

#vireclesse #viréclessé #chardonnay #grandvindebourgogne

#vireclesse #viréclessé #chardonnay #grandvindebourgogne

Oct 8th, 2020
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Killer with scallops

Killer with scallops

Sep 11th, 2019
Brian S

Surprise wine. This was amazing for the price point.

Surprise wine. This was amazing for the price point.

Dec 31st, 2018
Chris Scanlan

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.3

Super freaking good.

Super freaking good.

1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2016
Marc Stubblefield

Wine Sales at Vino Carta and Kogod Wine Merchant

9.0

Grocery store closeout at $14. Yes. Yes please.

Grocery store closeout at $14. Yes. Yes please.

1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2016
Chris MacLean

This is well crafted and enjoyable but a little too oaked and lacking some energy. Not bad for 19 dollars, Mr. Garagiste.

This is well crafted and enjoyable but a little too oaked and lacking some energy. Not bad for 19 dollars, Mr. Garagiste.

Apr 1st, 2016
Paul Weil

Smooth and uncomplicated, with no butter or cream.

Smooth and uncomplicated, with no butter or cream.

Nov 8th, 2014
Rachel Black

Infanticide even in a half bottle. However, luscious--a great pairing with foie gras mi-cruit

Infanticide even in a half bottle. However, luscious--a great pairing with foie gras mi-cruit

Jun 8th, 2013
Chris Scanlan

Sales Amy Atwood Imports

9.3

Touch of botrytis, but overall superb.

Touch of botrytis, but overall superb.

Jan 14th, 2013